[ semi-open ] your faith walks on broken glass

[petsthedog]

WHO: Shinjiro Aragaki & assorted others
WHAT: An anniversary of a bad time comes around again
WHERE: Around the city
WHEN: October 4th
WARNINGS: References to death, drug use, suicidal ideation and behavior all likely in threads






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[whatsamada]

[Hearing a 'corpse' talk made Ken wince at his words. It just reminded him of what Shinjiro did for him and how much he regretted his actions. He really wanted to get to know him, he spent so much of his time thinking of revenge that he never truly understood him.

As much as he wanted to argue against what he might believe in, he couldn't. Not when he was just so insist on rejecting how much he truly cares about him.]

...I'm guessing you're going to keep on being stubborn no matter how hard I try.

[Which he can't blame him, not when things are just so rocky between them right now. With a sigh, he crossed his arms before moving forward.]

Just know that if you need anything, I'll help out okay? I'll have your back too.

[Although, with the say he was saying it, it almost felt as if he wouldn't mind risking his life again for him.]

[petsthedog]

[He still can't understand why Amada wants to try so hard, though. Every time he tries to ask, he just gets another answer that sounds like obligation or guilt, and no matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to convince the kid that neither of those things should apply with him.

It hurts. He's tired. He sighs.]

...You don't need to. But I guess I can't convince you not to, either.

[whatsamada]

[Because stubborn is as stubborn does. If he was just as unyielding, so was he. Not after everything he been through, he couldn't allow himself to falter with his decisions. One wrong move and things would fall apart. This was no different as he gave a nod.]

Not really, I already made up my mind to keep trying to know you again and that I hope I can.

[While he knew he was posing his will on his teammate, he also knew was being selfish. However, if he wasn't being honest, he would regret it later.]

[petsthedog]

[It's not the answer he wants to hear, of course, but he's gotten worn out from this conversation, and ultimately relents slightly, if only to give himself space to retreat and lick his own wounds in private later.]

Mm. Guess we'll see how it goes.

[He breathes out an exhale to steady himself, then finally turns to the kid again.]

Ready to head back?