[ Samatoki stays silent for a while, standing up with Kitsuno by his side. He's listening, just not really sure what to say or how to respond to these things Kitsuno says. It's not that he's closing off on her, or that he's ungrateful for the companionship she brings, but. . . ultimately, it's him who has to do something about his problems, not anyone else.
He's learned to rely on people— he does, of course. That's why he's not against being in teams. That's why it hurt so much when Sasara betrayed him, and then Ichiro. The trust he places in people is almost sacred now, because he still knows how to do it despite all the heartbreaks he's experienced in the past.
These people now, whether it's Mad Trigger Crew, Kitsuno, or the other people whom he's befriended here. They're all important. He trusts them. . . And Kitsuno saying she wants to help. . . maybe he should let these people do that, huh? What Kitsuno offers as an exchange gets him to laugh a little, and he can't help but let go of Kitsuno's hand only so he can pull her in for a hug. ]
[ Ah. She lets out a small surprised sound when she's pulled into a hug, her arms going against his chest as she savours the feeling of being held by Samatoki. She knows- she ought to be more reserved... after all, he is a human, and eventually they'll leave this place. She may never even see him or recall him once she does.
But it's okay to be selfish once in a while, isn't it? Or maybe...
She pauses, pushing her forehead against his chest for a bit, still able to make out his heartbeat this way. Her own fragrance pulses lightly, not letting that thought continue. ]
Then- I suppose I should hug you more often, if it does.
[ She'd do that happily for him. The thought of why makes her feel a tight clench in her chest, but... she doesn't want to let go of it, even if she's sure it won't be returned the same way. But that's why-
That's why she needs to protect him, too. ]
Samatoki, I...
[ She begins, before quickly convincing herself otherwise. Quickly punctuating it with a laugh, she draws her head back to look at him with a bright smile. ]
Let's go get that parfait, and see you win the rap rankings! I'll give you a reward for winning when you do!
[ When he does. She believes in him. Moving to take his hand and thread her fingers with him, she tugs him to get him going! ]
Come on, let's go!
[ If this is the way things will be, then that's how they'll be. Maybe one day she'll be honest with him, but...
Until that time, she's happy things are like this too. ]
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He's learned to rely on people— he does, of course. That's why he's not against being in teams. That's why it hurt so much when Sasara betrayed him, and then Ichiro. The trust he places in people is almost sacred now, because he still knows how to do it despite all the heartbreaks he's experienced in the past.
These people now, whether it's Mad Trigger Crew, Kitsuno, or the other people whom he's befriended here. They're all important. He trusts them. . . And Kitsuno saying she wants to help. . . maybe he should let these people do that, huh? What Kitsuno offers as an exchange gets him to laugh a little, and he can't help but let go of Kitsuno's hand only so he can pull her in for a hug. ]
... This is enough for me. Thanks, Kitsuno.
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But it's okay to be selfish once in a while, isn't it? Or maybe...
She pauses, pushing her forehead against his chest for a bit, still able to make out his heartbeat this way. Her own fragrance pulses lightly, not letting that thought continue. ]
Then- I suppose I should hug you more often, if it does.
[ She'd do that happily for him. The thought of why makes her feel a tight clench in her chest, but... she doesn't want to let go of it, even if she's sure it won't be returned the same way. But that's why-
That's why she needs to protect him, too. ]
Samatoki, I...
[ She begins, before quickly convincing herself otherwise. Quickly punctuating it with a laugh, she draws her head back to look at him with a bright smile. ]
Let's go get that parfait, and see you win the rap rankings! I'll give you a reward for winning when you do!
[ When he does. She believes in him. Moving to take his hand and thread her fingers with him, she tugs him to get him going! ]
Come on, let's go!
[ If this is the way things will be, then that's how they'll be. Maybe one day she'll be honest with him, but...
Until that time, she's happy things are like this too. ]