[ no matter how bad things get, sometimes it's the silly or the simple that reminds ryuu that they are present and alive, that the small things can have just as much of a voice and impact as the big. it's what gets him through the difficult times, what reminds him that even a broken heart is a miraculous thing when it keeps beating despite the pain. they'll one day return to their families, their friends and their homes, to carry on the important things they need to do. he has no doubt, and that conviction flows fast and strong in his manna, a bright undertow to the pacific calm of his surface. until then, he'll fight in his own way to protect moments like these that serve as a reminder of who they are.
tenn and gaku remind him of his willingness to move forward, but he takes that with him wherever he goes and gives freely to whoever might need it. he'll pull everyone who feels this way along with him, if he has to. the resonate depth of her hearts make him all the more aware. ]
It's less frightening for me too, like this. If I'm going to accept your smiles, I should be able to accept your tears too.
[ honesty is something he's always preferred, even if it wasn't pretty, even if it was never flawless. ]
So, I promise.
[ and human as he might be, he'd move heaven itself to keep it. ]
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tenn and gaku remind him of his willingness to move forward, but he takes that with him wherever he goes and gives freely to whoever might need it. he'll pull everyone who feels this way along with him, if he has to. the resonate depth of her hearts make him all the more aware. ]
It's less frightening for me too, like this. If I'm going to accept your smiles, I should be able to accept your tears too.
[ honesty is something he's always preferred, even if it wasn't pretty, even if it was never flawless. ]
So, I promise.
[ and human as he might be, he'd move heaven itself to keep it. ]