[ hearing his name on her lips brought back a tidal wave of memories and feelings that he hadn't experienced in... a really long time. longer than he'd realized. being away from home for so long (over two years now?) meant his grasp on his life there had grown tenuous. like letting hopelessness sink in and drag him further down and away from what he'd known before.
but he couldn't just stare at her forever. that would be really creepy. instead, he gave a slight wince at the icy touch that seemed to sink into his muscle, though kept steadfast until rukia managed to right herself again. he didn't mind the prolonged contact, given how the chroma offset most of the discomfort anyway, but he made no move to chase after it.
her concern was met with a big grin and flushed face, though it was hard to tell if that was from the positively satanic sun or his own joy and happiness. ]
No! Not at all! I'm fine!
[ he gestured to himself with a flourish, as usual, thumb nudging squarely in the center of his chest, shoulders back. ]
No need to worry! But Rukia-chan's concern does warm my heart! [ and just as quickly as that bravado appeared, it was gone, keigo returning to his more relatable, excitable self. ] It's been so long since I've even seen you! When did you even get here?
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[ hearing his name on her lips brought back a tidal wave of memories and feelings that he hadn't experienced in... a really long time. longer than he'd realized. being away from home for so long (over two years now?) meant his grasp on his life there had grown tenuous. like letting hopelessness sink in and drag him further down and away from what he'd known before.
No! Not at all! I'm fine!but he couldn't just stare at her forever. that would be really creepy. instead, he gave a slight wince at the icy touch that seemed to sink into his muscle, though kept steadfast until rukia managed to right herself again. he didn't mind the prolonged contact, given how the chroma offset most of the discomfort anyway, but he made no move to chase after it.
her concern was met with a big grin and flushed face, though it was hard to tell if that was from the positively satanic sun or his own joy and happiness. ]
[ he gestured to himself with a flourish, as usual, thumb nudging squarely in the center of his chest, shoulders back. ]
No need to worry! But Rukia-chan's concern does warm my heart! [ and just as quickly as that bravado appeared, it was gone, keigo returning to his more relatable, excitable self. ] It's been so long since I've even seen you! When did you even get here?