[No less awkward, but...better. It would probably help if Karamatsu even began to understood Ichimatsu's self hatred, but that's a conversation for another time. The bus is moving now, anyway, which meant they'd be entering Akatsuka Ward soon. Not soon enough, really.
He lets Ichimatsu's words hang in the air for a long moment as he folds his hands loosely in his lap, his right knee bouncing anxiously. He doesn't seem to notice he's doing it.]
When we get home...I want you to take your time cleaning up, okay? I will stay with you as long as you need.
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He lets Ichimatsu's words hang in the air for a long moment as he folds his hands loosely in his lap, his right knee bouncing anxiously. He doesn't seem to notice he's doing it.]
When we get home...I want you to take your time cleaning up, okay? I will stay with you as long as you need.