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But... his words did touch something within her. On some level, she felt an understanding from Gohan that she had never before felt. To be able to lay bare her true feelings to someone who would not laugh or spit on her but give her an honest and non-judgmental validation of what she believed in, that conquering worlds was wrong, was truly amazing to her. Not even Bardock understood her to such a level like this and often mocked her for it as any other Saiyan would.
She sat there in silence as a tear fell down her cheek, feeling as if she had been heard for the first time in her life.
"I guess so." She said softly.
Gohan continued. "And don't feel bad about you hurting me, dear. You were a scared and desperate mother just trying to protect your baby, and after everything you've been through recently, I don't think you were in much of a position to make clear decisions."
A slow smile crept on her face, relieved to hear that he held nothing against her for what she did, even if she felt she didn't deserve it. Gine didn't know why, but there was something about Gohan in his grace and wisdom that made her feel safe not just in his presence, but safe to her core.
"And..." Gohan turned solemn, gently placing a hand on top of hers."...you have my condolences... for everything you have lost."
Gine sat there and tried to digest his consolation as it all hit her again. The father of her children, her eldest boy, everything and everyone she had ever known. Her home...
She realized Gohan was the first person she had told of her home world's destruction to. It was weird that for such an unfathomable loss, she wasn't even sure how she could process it. But sadness overtook her, and she struggled to find the words to say.
"I... I appreciate that." Gine said as she tried to wipe away her tears. Gohan handed her a napkin which she gratefully accepted, feeling ridiculous for being vulnerable in front of a practical stranger.
Gohan sipped his tea and realized it was cold. He then noticed that the kettle had gotten cold too, they must have talked long into the night.
"Well, Gine, since you have just landed here, I can assume you don't have a safe place to sleep yet?" He asked.
Gine looked at him, a twinge of fear crept into her as she thought if he was going to force them to leave. Slowly, she shook her head as a 'no'.
"Very well. You can stay here then." He said simply.
Gine's head shot up at his answer. "Really?!"
"Absolutely, my dear! You must be in great need of some proper rest after such a long journey, so why don't you and Kakarot feel free to make yourselves at home."
Gine sat there stunned. This man, this total stranger whom she almost killed, had just not only fed them but also willingly offered shelter to her and Kakarot. Could someone really be this kind?
"You'd-you'd do that for us?" She stammered, still in disbelief.
"Of course!" Gohan repeated. "You can stay here for as long as you like, so you can get your bearings on how to live like the rest of us Earthlings."
He gestured with both arms taking in the space of his humble abode. "The place is a bit small, but it is quiet and comfortable, and I wouldn't mind some company anyway." Gohan said smiling.
Gine was speechless.
"But... why? Why would you do this for us?" She asked, her voice soft and uncomprehending.
"Because it's the right thing to do." He said simply, as if understanding her not knowing what to say. "You two are refugees who fled for your lives and have nowhere else to go. Here, you and your son will have a chance to live free. I cannot in good conscience turn you away."
Gine could only look at Gohan with her vision flooding. She was too bewildered and touched by the pure generosity of this soul to take them under his roof. Only a few hours ago Gine thought she and Kakarot were resigned to die alone and afraid in a wilderness they were too weak to survive in. And yet this human they happened to come across had practically saved them.
All her apprehensions gone, Gine got up and walked over to Gohan. She embraced him as tight as she could without crushing him, wanting to convey just how much she felt indebted to him.
"Thank you, Gohan." She whispered, her voice cracking.
Gohan stood there and kindly patted her on the back. "You're welcome, Gine." He said, his voice filled with warmth.
After a long moment, Gine let go of Gohan and took a shuddering breath. "Is there anything I can do for all you've done?" She asked sincerely.
"Ah, you don't need to do anything for me, as long as I know you and Kakarot are safe, that's all that matters." Gohan said, he looked past Gine and noticed that the remnants of the door she kicked in, then an idea clicked. "But maybe, you could help me fix the door?" He pointed.
Gine looked behind her and saw the shattered door. "Oh, of course! Heh... I broke it, so I-I'll fix it for you." She said, scratching the back of her head in embarrassment.
"Oh, and I can cook too!" She said with pride. "I was a line cook on my home planet, so I can make you a feast
to pay you back for the delicious meal you just gave us."
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