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Are you sure? I'd say everyone deserves at least one second chance.
[ ... This is how Gohan knows he's really dead. He's talking to his dad. And boy does it feel refreshing, somewhat. ]
I think I've used up all my chances at this point, dad. Now it's Trunks' chance.
I think I've used up all my chances at this point, dad. Now it's Trunks' chance.
Huh? Since when did you... [He's kind of thrown off - from what he remembered, Trunks and Gohan never really spoke much, and the way that Gohan's talking seems kind of odd. Then he remembers the other Trunks...]
...Are you from the future? The one that the older Trunks came back from?
...Are you from the future? The one that the older Trunks came back from?
[He knows it's not the Gohan from his time, at least - he would have known what Goku was talking about.] ...Guess you might not have heard 'bout him doing that. Well, Trunks went back in time from a future where the Androids were destroying everything, so he could get us prepared to fight 'em. Are you from that future?
[ You know, he would think that's pretty unbelievable. But given all the other things that have happened in his life, this... seems pretty par for the course, actually. He chuckles. ]
Yeah, I guess I am. Or, well, I was.
... How did he do something like that?
Yeah, I guess I am. Or, well, I was.
... How did he do something like that?
What's with that depressed look?
I run into gloomy guys a lot. Something about it bugs me...y'know, that so many people wear that face.
[ Grin ]
Someone so strong shouldn't look so down in the dumps, I guess?
[ Grin ]
Someone so strong shouldn't look so down in the dumps, I guess?
[ Have a grin back, even as he says: ]
Well, death always sort of has a way to put you in a funk, I guess.
Well, death always sort of has a way to put you in a funk, I guess.
I've already done my part. [ Look, he just wants to rest in peace, okay? ]
By... why wouldn't you want a second chance? Even if there is someone else to handle it, you should just leave them alone.
[ A sigh. Because, really? After fourteen years of 'doing more'? He's understandably tired..
... But of course, he can't just ignore what she's saying either. ]
I'm not sure how things work in this place, but I can tell you that my life has definitely ended. I am dead, no question about it.
But a second chance... I don't think I'm deserving of it, really. Considering how rare those are, I'd rather save it for the people who I know can make a difference.
... But of course, he can't just ignore what she's saying either. ]
I'm not sure how things work in this place, but I can tell you that my life has definitely ended. I am dead, no question about it.
But a second chance... I don't think I'm deserving of it, really. Considering how rare those are, I'd rather save it for the people who I know can make a difference.
Yeah, I guess so. But the losses just make you appreciate life more, right? Whatever's destroyed can be built up...better than it was the last time even!
[ Oh hey, it's a kid. Give Gohan a moment as he smiles at her, and places his one hand on her head. Sorry, he just... likes kids. ]
Sometimes, people like me just get tired a lot more easily... they just want to rest.
Sometimes, people like me just get tired a lot more easily... they just want to rest.
First you have to stop the source of the destruction though, don't you? [ Still smiling. Which is kind of eerie, given the subject. ] Because if you don't do that, then all your hard work just keeps getting destroyed.
[She'd feel insulted at being called a kid, she's a young lady gosh darn it Gohan.]
You're not that old though, sir. And a rest is fine, but you sound like you're giving up.
[Ever think a tween could say something so accusing with two words? Cause Roll is trying it.]
You're not that old though, sir. And a rest is fine, but you sound like you're giving up.
[Ever think a tween could say something so accusing with two words? Cause Roll is trying it.]
Well yeah, I guess so!
But it doesn't hurt to keep smiling even before you stop that source, right?
But it doesn't hurt to keep smiling even before you stop that source, right?
[ Well either way, she's lively and Gohan really enjoys that. ]
I've been fighting for a really long time. But... I don't think "giving up" is the right term. More like... giving someone else a chance.
I've been fighting for a really long time. But... I don't think "giving up" is the right term. More like... giving someone else a chance.
... No, it doesn't. But you can only smile for so long.
Sounds more like giving up to me.
[Stubborn is more accurate than lively, man.]
[Stubborn is more accurate than lively, man.]
[ He knew Vegeta. This doesn't even come close to phasing him. ]
Then I guess I got what was coming to me then, if that's the case.
Then I guess I got what was coming to me then, if that's the case.
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