[Salieri pauses when Varian's hand goes to his wrist and he pauses, taking in a shaky breath. Then he looks at down at Varian, lips pressing together, something more certain appearing on his face, as he looks down at him]
...I'm sorry, Varian. [quietly, and he means it] I do not wish for this to happen. However, some of us have already voted. There is no stopping it now, and I must decide who to protect. I cannot protect both Madame Elisabeth and Farrah, or you, or anyone else at the same time. [he twists his wrist, turning his hand to grip Varian's wrist, trying to be steady, even as his eyes are going damp and misty]
It is a terrible, terrible decision to make, and I do not feel that it is one you yourself should have to make either. So, if you wish it, I will shoulder that responsibility this time, and from henceforth, do whatever I can to prevent this from happening again.
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...I'm sorry, Varian. [quietly, and he means it] I do not wish for this to happen. However, some of us have already voted. There is no stopping it now, and I must decide who to protect. I cannot protect both Madame Elisabeth and Farrah, or you, or anyone else at the same time. [he twists his wrist, turning his hand to grip Varian's wrist, trying to be steady, even as his eyes are going damp and misty]
It is a terrible, terrible decision to make, and I do not feel that it is one you yourself should have to make either. So, if you wish it, I will shoulder that responsibility this time, and from henceforth, do whatever I can to prevent this from happening again.