[ He feels the flinch after noting the shaking. His breath catches softly and this is enough to bring him more to reality. He swallows thickly as he slowly moves so he's still close, but with one hand very, very gently, slowly resting on one side of Kurama's face. The other reaches for one of Kurama's hands.
In the same moment: ]
You're safe... You're with me. And, as long as I'm around, he'll sooner die a slow death than touch you, ever again. [ calm, determined expression ] I promise.
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In the same moment: ]
You're safe... You're with me. And, as long as I'm around, he'll sooner die a slow death than touch you, ever again. [ calm, determined expression ] I promise.