[ He doesn't like it. He doesn't. It was bad enough to inflict his death on them all, it isn't fair that Takeshi should have his blood on his hands just so Stephen can chase peace under the fragile guise of duty. But to deny him would hurt him too. And the fact that Stephen can't take the third option, just stay alive, is proof enough that afflictions of the mind are worse than marks on the body.
Deep breath in. Out. Choking down his protests before they can leave his thoughts. If he's doing this to him either way, he doesn't get to say no here. ]
Alright.
[ Sorry feels hollow when he isn't sorry enough not to cause the harm. When what he really feels is - ]
no subject
Deep breath in. Out. Choking down his protests before they can leave his thoughts. If he's doing this to him either way, he doesn't get to say no here. ]
Alright.
[ Sorry feels hollow when he isn't sorry enough not to cause the harm. When what he really feels is - ]
Thank you.