[Of course, Karamatsu's intent wasn't to upset Ichimatsu further, but that was likely going to happen no matter what he said. Now he's almost wishing he'd just stayed silent, because now it's just...worse. A lot worse. But he can't do anything right away, having to just sit there and take slow, measured breaths to keep himself in check. He blinks hard against the sting in his eyes, fighting back the waves of nausea trying to consume him as the bus leaves this ward for the next.
...in the end, he never does reach for Ichimatsu. He wants to, but in fearing he'll do something wrong for both of them, he keeps to himself.]
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...in the end, he never does reach for Ichimatsu. He wants to, but in fearing he'll do something wrong for both of them, he keeps to himself.]
Just...try to go to sleep, now.