[The more the shadow talks, the more Shuichi's smile fades away. Ah...so that's what this is. That shadow must be the things Kokichi hates about himself. Things he never talks about and would rather ignore or forget...]
[Shuichi knows those kinds of thoughts well. He has plenty of them, himself. In fact, as he stares up at his boyfriend, a shadow of his own seems to be trying to manifest behind him. It looks more like a hazy mist than anything at the moment, void of any real definite shape yet. Probably because Shuichi is so focused on Kokichi that he's not allowing himself to think about his own negative thoughts and feelings.]
[He reaches up and takes one of Kokichi's hands into both of his own. Just going to cup it softly and gently between those big, warm claws.]
You won't hurt me. [He does his best to try and force the smile back into place, but it's probably not as effective this time. Not when it's tinged with sadness the way it is now.] I trust you.
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[Shuichi knows those kinds of thoughts well. He has plenty of them, himself. In fact, as he stares up at his boyfriend, a shadow of his own seems to be trying to manifest behind him. It looks more like a hazy mist than anything at the moment, void of any real definite shape yet. Probably because Shuichi is so focused on Kokichi that he's not allowing himself to think about his own negative thoughts and feelings.]
[He reaches up and takes one of Kokichi's hands into both of his own. Just going to cup it softly and gently between those big, warm claws.]
You won't hurt me. [He does his best to try and force the smile back into place, but it's probably not as effective this time. Not when it's tinged with sadness the way it is now.] I trust you.