[Akira nods. His expression changes a bit, moving from an outwardly cheerful smile to something quieter and more respectful. Still a smile, but with a very personal understanding of all the conflicting feelings she must still have.]
That's... a good way to think about it. You're remembering her as she would want to be remembered.
[He looks down for a second (as Terry attempts to hit the high notes of Tell Your World) and thinks about what he wants to say next. Is he drunk enough to be upfront with her? It's Kido. With someone else he might not, but... this is Kido.]
I... lost my mom, too. Later than you, but... my memory of that far back is still not very good.
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[Akira nods. His expression changes a bit, moving from an outwardly cheerful smile to something quieter and more respectful. Still a smile, but with a very personal understanding of all the conflicting feelings she must still have.]
That's... a good way to think about it. You're remembering her as she would want to be remembered.
[He looks down for a second (as Terry attempts to hit the high notes of Tell Your World) and thinks about what he wants to say next. Is he drunk enough to be upfront with her? It's Kido. With someone else he might not, but... this is Kido.]
I... lost my mom, too. Later than you, but... my memory of that far back is still not very good.
[She's not dead, but she's also not coming back.]