[Gently, he lets his forehead rest against Higekiri's, his lashes lowering.]

Please don't talk so badly about yourself. Every name you have had, even if it has been so many you forget, has been a name you earned. They were all names worthy of you.

[he doesn't say anything about himself though!!!]

You're too good to me, elder brother. Thank you. When I forget sometimes to move forward because I am looking back, I am glad you are there to guide me. [He cups HIgekiri's face in his hands and lightly rubs their forehead before leaning back.] Please be careful and safe with Tamamo-san.

I would like for her to return you to me first thing in the morning.