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[nightchild]

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[fleshedout]

[She's grateful for that. But the sorrow weighs so heavy, and she shudders, shifting closer, resting her head against his shoulder.]

You always are. I just don't want people to keep being there for me.

[It feels too selfish.]

[nightchild]

[he shifts to accommodate her, quiet for a moment]

What do you want then?

[gently]

[fleshedout]

...

[A sigh.]

In that adventure this week...there was another world. It was inside this being called "God". And it was...peaceful. Fields of grass and a blue sky.

[...]

I guess I want...something like that.

[nightchild]

[he 'hms' softly]

Peace is nice. I want that too, for both of us.

Would be nice if we could feel that, instead of grief or guilt or pain.

[fleshedout]

Yes. It was a nice place. I didn't need to worry about anything.

[Like a moment to breathe, and enjoy life for what it is.]

I want that for you too, Itsuki.

[nightchild]

[he squeezes her shoulder]

...It sounds really great. But if I had to choose... then I'd rather be here with you, even it's hard.

[fleshedout]

[...That makes her smile, touched.]

You're very kind, Itsuki. I can see why Buzen fell in love with you.

[nightchild]

[he coughs a little, because even after all this time he's (a bottom) embarrassed at being seen.

...it's not a bad feeling though.]

That's kindness you and Buzen both have, you know. I'm glad I'm lucky enough to have felt it.

[fleshedout]

Ah, well. I hope to be as kind as Buzen.

[He's shining like a star. She can't help but admire that.]