[ The fact that Satoru is admitting that his nagging might have actually yielded results might be the most surprising part of this conversation, considering it's something they used to get into fights over all the time.
It warms him anyway, even if he thinks that Satoru should give himself more credit. ]
Thanks for trying to understand.
[ For not leaving him behind when he started falling behind.
He means to take Satoru's other hand again, but instead his fingers brush over his cheek, just under his eyes. Satoru looks tired. ]
[ He will lean against him, still holding his hand, and they can just chill until they head to the barn because Satoru is like YOU KNOW WHAT WOULD HELP therapy animals. ]
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It warms him anyway, even if he thinks that Satoru should give himself more credit. ]
Thanks for trying to understand.
[ For not leaving him behind when he started falling behind.
He means to take Satoru's other hand again, but instead his fingers brush over his cheek, just under his eyes. Satoru looks tired. ]
I hope I can return the favour, eventually.
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He feels the touch to his cheek, then turns slightly to face him. Is this how cats are handled... ]
Mm... I said I would talk to you about stuff, too, but later.
[ so much has happened and will happen. The priority is the now and he also hopes Suguru understands there isn't reluctance like there was before. ]
You can return the favor by spilling.
[ Again, he doesn't and won't hate you. ]
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But his hand drops, and he kind of slumps against the couch, head resting against the backrest, closing his eyes. ]
Can we talk more in a bit? I'm kind of tired. I won't spiral anymore tonight, I promise.
[ THEY HAVE JUST WORKED THROUGH A LOT ]
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Fine.
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Thanks.
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