[ As Kariya buries his face away, Kirei allows himself to smile again. His whole body seems to shudder and hitch against Kirei's chest, stuttering like a stalling vehicle. Kariya shakes like he's breaking down, and Kirei wonders if he could stand if he lets go. ]
You don't have to apologize, Kariya. Not to me.
[ He lifts his hand, stroking his fingers through the shock-white hair, while the other continues to hold him close. ]
o-oh... "will be"... so is that implying....
You don't have to apologize, Kariya. Not to me.
[ He lifts his hand, stroking his fingers through the shock-white hair, while the other continues to hold him close. ]