[there is something comforting in hearing the words back, he thinks. but that must simply be a facet of this human body, because there was never any need for them as far as higekiri was ever concerned. he never cared about such bold declarations because - ]
Mm, I know.
[wasn't it a given? when they possessed only each other for attachment, for company, along with their masters, how could there be anything there except love?
when hizamaru straightens up, higekiri will assist, his hand coming up to his cheek as his thumb brushes away tears on one side - for the other he'll lean in to try to kiss the tear tracks away, as if that'll be enough to soothe his brother's volatile emotions. when he offers a smile, it's soft and fond]
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Mm, I know.
[wasn't it a given? when they possessed only each other for attachment, for company, along with their masters, how could there be anything there except love?
when hizamaru straightens up, higekiri will assist, his hand coming up to his cheek as his thumb brushes away tears on one side - for the other he'll lean in to try to kiss the tear tracks away, as if that'll be enough to soothe his brother's volatile emotions. when he offers a smile, it's soft and fond]
I'll always love you. So do not forget.