[ The hug is a surprise and an unwelcome one at that. Izō wants to be pissed off at him, not feeling so conflicted like he is right now. His body stiffens up, resisting the urge give in. That lasts all of five seconds, though, as he hugs Ryouma tightly. That doesn't mean it comes without further token resistance in the form of a few weak hits against Ryouma's back. ]
...Ya can't keep that promise. [ Weakly muttered into the crook of Ryouma's neck. ] Ya know that...
[ That doesn't mean he won't cling to it like his life depends on it. ]
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...Ya can't keep that promise. [ Weakly muttered into the crook of Ryouma's neck. ] Ya know that...
[ That doesn't mean he won't cling to it like his life depends on it. ]