[Because I have to be, he thinks, but- oh- he doesn't dare say that. He just reaches out and gathers Ichimatsu into his arms because he needs him right now. He needs him to be strong. He doesn't need to see the tears in his eyes, forming because they both know their brother isn't going to make it.
He'll be strong for both of them.]
Shhh. Shhhh. Don't blame yourself. You could not have known.
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He'll be strong for both of them.]
Shhh. Shhhh. Don't blame yourself. You could not have known.