[He heads over to Ken's, arriving probably more quickly than someone might expect. He didn't bring food, but at least he's warm if Ken needs to hold on to someone.]
Right now you don't have to do anything other than give it time.
[He steps inside and looks around briefly out of habit. His own place still is poorly decorated...]
[But that's not important. What is important is that Ken needs support.]
You're safe, and that's the first important thing. You're alive and able to mourn them. ... But remembering them doesn't have to be an act of self-harm, if that makes sense? You can remember them during happier moments, too.
I intend to. I want to remember my leader for what he did and I want to be just like him one day. I think I owe it to the both of them to always try my best and to keep on living.
[And yet? As he gestured him somewhere to sit, he mumbled to himself.]
[He just sits down in the first available spot. It doesn't really matter to him how comfortable it is.]
You will. You'll do your best and keep on living. You're that kind of person - someone who survives what's thrown at them. The hard part is being happy while doing it.
[He doesn't really need anything, but Ken probably wants to feel busy.]
I think I have been happier since I first came here. I know that I have a purpose now and I have to help others. But it's just...strange seeing my leader and the other person here alive.
[Meanwhile, he'll go to the kitchen and get some water for him!]
[Personally he would avoid it. That said, he knows it's probably not right to do that.]
... It might be better to talk about it sooner rather than later, since if it comes out later it might be a problem that you didn't say anything sooner.
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Date: 2026-01-07 11:05 pm (UTC)[If he were an adult he'd offer Ken a drink, but... hm.]
do you want me to come over? i can bring food. i know it sucked to try to take care of myself after reiji got killed.
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Date: 2026-01-07 11:26 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2026-01-07 11:45 pm (UTC)[He heads over to Ken's, arriving probably more quickly than someone might expect. He didn't bring food, but at least he's warm if Ken needs to hold on to someone.]
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Date: 2026-01-08 12:48 am (UTC)Hello, thank you for coming over. Especially on short notice too.
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Date: 2026-01-08 12:56 am (UTC)[He keeps focus on Ken, not moving his gaze away from the younger man.]
I told you I'm here for you. I meant it.
[Cautiously he reaches out and puts a hand on Ken's shoulder, just lightly.]
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Date: 2026-01-08 12:28 pm (UTC)Thank you. I think it's a lot right now since it was a lot to take in. I know what I have to do but...
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Date: 2026-01-08 10:59 pm (UTC)[He steps inside and looks around briefly out of habit. His own place still is poorly decorated...]
[But that's not important. What is important is that Ken needs support.]
You're safe, and that's the first important thing. You're alive and able to mourn them. ... But remembering them doesn't have to be an act of self-harm, if that makes sense? You can remember them during happier moments, too.
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Date: 2026-01-08 11:33 pm (UTC)[And yet? As he gestured him somewhere to sit, he mumbled to himself.]
...Is there anything I can get for you though?
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Date: 2026-01-09 07:45 pm (UTC)You will. You'll do your best and keep on living. You're that kind of person - someone who survives what's thrown at them. The hard part is being happy while doing it.
[He doesn't really need anything, but Ken probably wants to feel busy.]
Just a glass of water.
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Date: 2026-01-09 08:37 pm (UTC)[Meanwhile, he'll go to the kitchen and get some water for him!]
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Date: 2026-01-11 02:38 am (UTC)I can see why it would be strange. ... How do you feel about it?
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Date: 2026-01-11 04:34 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2026-01-11 04:52 pm (UTC)... It might be better to talk about it sooner rather than later, since if it comes out later it might be a problem that you didn't say anything sooner.
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Date: 2026-01-11 06:38 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2026-01-11 09:11 pm (UTC)... Unfortunately there's not really a good option in between.
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Date: 2026-01-12 06:44 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2026-01-13 08:11 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2026-01-13 11:16 pm (UTC)We could. You want to be my friend who died or...?
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Date: 2026-01-13 11:20 pm (UTC)