[ jae-ha & varian are brothers now ? ]

[alttitude]

eventually i'll put images here

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[alttitude]

[ya he has to

and Jae-ha just sighs a little bit at that before giving him a smile, and ruffling Varian's hair]

Then next time just ask me. You don't need to trick me to get what you want.

[alchemenace]

[ ??????? this sounds fake??? ]

...Right. Um. Sorry.

[alttitude]

[it's actually quite true

and jae-ha hums at that, apparently quite easily appeased]

Apology accepted.

See? Much easier.

[alchemenace]

[ SO FAKE ]

... You're sure?

[alttitude]

[ ? ]

Why wouldn't I be?

[someone really must've hurt this kid,,]

[alchemenace]

[ mostly himself and his own capacity to hold grudges ]

It's-- I don't know. I let you down?

[alttitude]

[well.....]

Yeah, a little bit. But everyone lies, and you probably thought I wouldn't tell you if you didn't ask, right? Or something like that. You had a reason.

[and jae-ha doesn't see why he needs to pry for that reason.]

But you apologized, so it's fine - just don't do it again over something so small. Try and trust me a little bit more.

[alchemenace]

[ everyone lies. Varian most of all, by now. He looks away for a second. ]

I do! I do. It wasn't about that.

[ and speaking of lies-- he isn't even sure this one falls on. he wants to trust jae-ha. he does. that should count for something, shouldn't it? even if he can't tell him the truth. or anyone. ]

[alttitude]

[ . . . Jae-ha pauses and places his hand on Varian's shoulder, tilting his head.]

... it's okay if you don't trust me completely. It's hard here. I get that.

If I need to earn it, that's okay too. I don't mind.

You don't need to feel bad for whatever it is that you feel.

[alchemenace]

...

Okay, be honest with me. Are you a mind reader?

[ he is trying to lighten the mood a little ]

[alttitude]

[A happy little hum.]

Ah, was I right?

No - I've just had time to watch people. You'll get better at it as you get older.