He could tell it was working, but they weren't out of danger just yet: they had to restrain Mello in a way that would really work in the long term.
We aren't done yet, Near replied, doing his best to remain focused on his attack while gradually becoming more aware of their surroundings. His confused state will only last while I keep this up. The moment I end it or turn back into my body, he will be back to what he was before we interfered.
He had to keep this up as long as his own strength allowed him to; their lives were at risk but so was Mello's, and Near didn't want to hurt him despite everything that had happened in the past few days.
If he snaps out of his confusion, he will lash out and be just as destructive as before, he kept on explaining, needing Sollux to understand just how important their temporary resonance was. We need to keep him under control for now.
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We aren't done yet, Near replied, doing his best to remain focused on his attack while gradually becoming more aware of their surroundings. His confused state will only last while I keep this up. The moment I end it or turn back into my body, he will be back to what he was before we interfered.
He had to keep this up as long as his own strength allowed him to; their lives were at risk but so was Mello's, and Near didn't want to hurt him despite everything that had happened in the past few days.
If he snaps out of his confusion, he will lash out and be just as destructive as before, he kept on explaining, needing Sollux to understand just how important their temporary resonance was. We need to keep him under control for now.