[ The mood has changed. Both of them have been pulled back from their individual brinks. They're alive, together. The future doesn't look as bleak. There's hope. Yukimura's body will mend. Sasuke, too, might yet be mended; his darkest secret has been brought out into the light and accepted.
No, Yukimura had called Sasuke precious, a friend, a partner. He said Sasuke was wanted, that there was a place in his heart for him, that he'd protect him, and fight for his soul... but he had not said those words to Sasuke previously.
Unlike his earlier fluster, Sasuke's reaction is surprisingly subdue and quiet. Nearly too quiet. How could three small words rattle Sasuke to the core? How could they also be words he desperately needed to hear? ]
... Do you... really...?
[ The question sounds so stupid once it's said, but the voice saying it is so timid and fearful. Sasuke can't believe it came from his mouth. ]
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No, Yukimura had called Sasuke precious, a friend, a partner. He said Sasuke was wanted, that there was a place in his heart for him, that he'd protect him, and fight for his soul... but he had not said those words to Sasuke previously.
Unlike his earlier fluster, Sasuke's reaction is surprisingly subdue and quiet. Nearly too quiet. How could three small words rattle Sasuke to the core? How could they also be words he desperately needed to hear? ]
... Do you... really...?
[ The question sounds so stupid once it's said, but the voice saying it is so timid and fearful. Sasuke can't believe it came from his mouth. ]