[It is a lot for someone to cope with--for anyone to cope with, regardless of how strong Jae-ha is. Sousei knows this, and he's unbothered... but he's also the sort of person who truly is always looking forward. That's how he is, and he'll never change.
Which is why, while he nods, what he ultimately says, quirking an eyebrow over that kiss to the back of his hand:]
Obviously, you may take the time you need to put yourself back together--but do not leave me waiting too long. I will be expecting you to stand at my side, as ever, when the time comes to move forward.
[And he knows--he's certain of it--that when that time comes, Jae-ha will be there and be ready.]
There's been an understanding that this sort of thing isn't going to last forever - they both have people an places they must return to after everything concludes, after they win. But that sort of thing...
I will be expecting you to stand by my side, as ever -
It doesn't sound as bad as it could.
Which is probably why Jae-ha has to glance elsewhere.]
... you really choose the strangest times to be honest.
[Congratulations Sousei, you've flustered the flirt trash dragon - he's going to drop Sousei's hand that he's holding onto then, and his hand forcibly relaxes in their other joined hands, as if he's ready to slip away at any moment.]
[Hm. That's impressive. With all of the ridiculous shit Jae-ha says, Sousei's pretty sure he's never seen him actually flustered. It's pretty obvious that he is now, though, and in response (entirely to be a little shit), Sousei tightens his grip on Jae-ha's hand.
Nah.]
"The strangest times"...? We have both just died. I believe that is the most logical time of all.
[Please stop messing with him in a way that fucks with his heart, Sousei.
Jae-ha tries to pull his hand away for a second - before he seems to think better of it and relaxes again. Fine! Whatever! He'll move to adjust his hair with his free hand, huffing.]
... I suppose I can't say anything. Since I—
[ - left messages for people in the event that anything were to happen to him.
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Which is why, while he nods, what he ultimately says, quirking an eyebrow over that kiss to the back of his hand:]
Obviously, you may take the time you need to put yourself back together--but do not leave me waiting too long. I will be expecting you to stand at my side, as ever, when the time comes to move forward.
[And he knows--he's certain of it--that when that time comes, Jae-ha will be there and be ready.]
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There's been an understanding that this sort of thing isn't going to last forever - they both have people an places they must return to after everything concludes, after they win. But that sort of thing...
I will be expecting you to stand by my side, as ever -
It doesn't sound as bad as it could.
Which is probably why Jae-ha has to glance elsewhere.]
... you really choose the strangest times to be honest.
[Congratulations Sousei, you've flustered the flirt trash dragon - he's going to drop Sousei's hand that he's holding onto then, and his hand forcibly relaxes in their other joined hands, as if he's ready to slip away at any moment.]
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Nah.]
"The strangest times"...? We have both just died. I believe that is the most logical time of all.
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Jae-ha tries to pull his hand away for a second - before he seems to think better of it and relaxes again. Fine! Whatever! He'll move to adjust his hair with his free hand, huffing.]
... I suppose I can't say anything. Since I—
[ - left messages for people in the event that anything were to happen to him.
.... that includes Sousei.]
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