[ It isn't reassuring, even if he appreciates the sentiment. It's enough that it does make him try to collect himself, shaking his head almost violently as the tears continue to well. You don't understand, that's something like how Allen might reassure someone else in the situation, but for him--
For him... this isn't the first time someone's been hurt because of his Innocence. Because he lost control of it. Even if it was because he went unconscious that doesn't really make it any better--
Every part of his existence has been forged on top of swearing that hand serve to help others instead of hurt them. Because of his original sin.
It takes him a moment to really process the other half of what Shouto says, looking up finally with a tear-stained face as his fingers press against Allen's in response. As he did...? You aren't talking about the wound on his stomach are you, and for a moment he just holds his gaze somewhat miserably as he tries to process his feelings. What he should do.
And even after all of that, you still— ]
Shouto... [ He begins, but seems unsure of where to go with it. Just trails off teary-eyed as he presses his fingers gently back against Shouto's finally, biting his lip and just—
He just bows his head, leaning his forehead against his shoulder and just staying like that. Teary and shaky, but staying. ]
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For him... this isn't the first time someone's been hurt because of his Innocence. Because he lost control of it. Even if it was because he went unconscious that doesn't really make it any better--
Every part of his existence has been forged on top of swearing that hand serve to help others instead of hurt them. Because of his original sin.
It takes him a moment to really process the other half of what Shouto says, looking up finally with a tear-stained face as his fingers press against Allen's in response. As he did...? You aren't talking about the wound on his stomach are you, and for a moment he just holds his gaze somewhat miserably as he tries to process his feelings. What he should do.
And even after all of that, you still— ]
Shouto... [ He begins, but seems unsure of where to go with it. Just trails off teary-eyed as he presses his fingers gently back against Shouto's finally, biting his lip and just—
He just bows his head, leaning his forehead against his shoulder and just staying like that. Teary and shaky, but staying. ]