[He says that without hesitation, and by the time Ichimatsu does look up at him with eyes so full of fear and trepidation for what's to come, he's shifted gears entirely.
He's had to be the eldest ever since he returned home. He was sortof unceremoniously shoved into the position, but it's easier for him than it would have been for the rest. He's used to assuming it when Osomatsu can't...just not under these circumstances.
For right now, though, he's already three or four steps ahead of what he's physically doing, pulling himself up to Ichimatsu's side so he can pull his arm up around his shoulders.]
There is a bus stop on the corner. I'll...I'll carry you there. It will take us to the next ward. We will...need to take a second bus to Akatsuka, but...the walk to the house will not be far.
[He'll carry him there, too.
Ichimatsu might also notice in Karamatsu's quick explanation that his speech isn't at all smooth like it once was. It's stilted, jerky, strained like he's thinking about one thing yet saying another. He probably hasn't slept in a few days but at least he can actually walk.]
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Date: 2016-08-12 06:21 am (UTC)[He says that without hesitation, and by the time Ichimatsu does look up at him with eyes so full of fear and trepidation for what's to come, he's shifted gears entirely.
He's had to be the eldest ever since he returned home. He was sortof unceremoniously shoved into the position, but it's easier for him than it would have been for the rest. He's used to assuming it when Osomatsu can't...just not under these circumstances.
For right now, though, he's already three or four steps ahead of what he's physically doing, pulling himself up to Ichimatsu's side so he can pull his arm up around his shoulders.]
There is a bus stop on the corner. I'll...I'll carry you there. It will take us to the next ward. We will...need to take a second bus to Akatsuka, but...the walk to the house will not be far.
[He'll carry him there, too.
Ichimatsu might also notice in Karamatsu's quick explanation that his speech isn't at all smooth like it once was. It's stilted, jerky, strained like he's thinking about one thing yet saying another. He probably hasn't slept in a few days but at least he can actually walk.]