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[girlybruiser]

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[placation]

[ Was it hard?

Yes, although probably not for the reasons Haru thinks. Adjusting to such a dangerous world, learning about the ability they all seem to share and how to use it – that was only part of his struggle, and oftentimes was even a welcome diversion from the way counseling dreamers ran roughshod over him. A man like Maruki wasn't meant to know just how cruel so many realities he'll never be able to affect can be. He's more cautious with his heart now, less prone to taking on the pains of others.

He learned that from Akechi, too. It hasn't all been bad.

Haru has nothing to apologize for, and he murmurs as much when she does, gentling his touch even further as he wraps the bandage around her shoulder, underneath her arm. ]

I'm glad you told me. That's a heavy secret to keep.

[ A few more wraps, just to be sure it's secure, and then Haru has a freshly cleaned and bandaged shoulder. A little more immobilized than it was before – he's not a professional by any means – but the wound dressing is sturdy, and since she won't be out fighting for a while, it should give her time to heal.

He inches back, pulls the first aid kit into his lap to focus on repacking it. ]

Given everything you just told me... Are you really sure you're okay staying here for a while? I meant what I said, I'll keep Akechi-kun in check.

[ Doubly so now. At least. ]

we can wrap!

[girlybruiser]

[ It's an interesting feeling this time around when Maruki leaves the invitation to stay open to her.

Before May, she would have declined politely. Stay as far away from Akechi, like she's done this whole time. Fear was not what drove her to keep away, but rather a general discomfort and not knowing how to handle him in this world.

But she's proven to herself she's more than capable of handling that issue now, hasn't she?

She smiles at Maruki, a little twinkle in her eyes. ]

I'll be okay. I promise I am not so delicate that you have to worry.

hehe wrapt

[placation]

[ He really does admire Haru, more so than ever when she faces all of this with such a bright, headstrong, almost mischievous energy.

Things were different back in reality, before he truly knew her, but now? No, Maruki would never think her delicate. Not for a minute.

He latches the first aid kit closed again, stands up to offer her a hand to get to her feet. ]

I know. You're stronger than most anyone I know, Okumura-san.

[ He'll still worry for her, of course, but that's simply his nature. It's what he does. ]

Come on. I'll show you the guest room so you can rest that shoulder.