there's a beat, and he kisses the top of her head, and then just kind of lingers there for a long moment.
ichiro's someone who is usually good with his words. it's kind of his thing - but in situations like this, it feels like he struggles. he's a sincere, compassionate guy, and always has been, but the little things like getting the weight of that sincerity out are sometimes harder than they seem. especially in a situation like this, where the world is so fucking heavy and it feels like all you can do is try to help someone else lighten the load. ]
...y'know, you really did a lot for me this week. [ is what he finally decides to say, voice soft. ] I was feeling like shit, and if it wasn't for you pulling me aside like that, I think I would've gone somewhere pretty dark. Dunno if I ever really said thank you, but - thank you.
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[she says after a minute, closing her eyes. she's really just standing here trying not to yartz, actually, sorry ichiro.]
Yeah. We can agree on that.
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there's a beat, and he kisses the top of her head, and then just kind of lingers there for a long moment.
ichiro's someone who is usually good with his words. it's kind of his thing - but in situations like this, it feels like he struggles. he's a sincere, compassionate guy, and always has been, but the little things like getting the weight of that sincerity out are sometimes harder than they seem. especially in a situation like this, where the world is so fucking heavy and it feels like all you can do is try to help someone else lighten the load. ]
...y'know, you really did a lot for me this week. [ is what he finally decides to say, voice soft. ] I was feeling like shit, and if it wasn't for you pulling me aside like that, I think I would've gone somewhere pretty dark. Dunno if I ever really said thank you, but - thank you.