[... Luke certainly feels like he could die of shock, and it shows. Asch, of all people, thinks he's more than just a replica? This coming from the guy who affirms it every time they meet? Makes Luke know that he's nothing but an inferior copy of someone else every time they talk to each other?
He looks away from Asch to stare down at the desk, looking absolutely conflicted. Asch just told him something that Luke himself doesn't believe. He thinks he's just a replica - knows he's just a replica, and that's another reason why he never bothers to correct Asch.
Luke purses his lips as he turns his head away a little more. What should he do? Honor Asch's request? Tell him he shouldn't have to?
... But this isn't about Luke. This is a tremendous step for Asch, something that Luke never thought he'd do. And if he believes that Luke is more than just a replica, someone who has more right to call him that than anyone, then... Maybe Luke can start to believe it. Maybe. Maybe if he corrects him enough, he can start to embrace the name himself.]
... Then I'll do it. I'll... tell you to call me Luke if you call me a replica.
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He looks away from Asch to stare down at the desk, looking absolutely conflicted. Asch just told him something that Luke himself doesn't believe. He thinks he's just a replica - knows he's just a replica, and that's another reason why he never bothers to correct Asch.
Luke purses his lips as he turns his head away a little more. What should he do? Honor Asch's request? Tell him he shouldn't have to?
... But this isn't about Luke. This is a tremendous step for Asch, something that Luke never thought he'd do. And if he believes that Luke is more than just a replica, someone who has more right to call him that than anyone, then... Maybe Luke can start to believe it. Maybe. Maybe if he corrects him enough, he can start to embrace the name himself.]
... Then I'll do it. I'll... tell you to call me Luke if you call me a replica.
... Maybe it'll help me, too.