[ If there’s one thing that surprises him about this conversation, it’s how much less painful the experience has been compared to his expectations. It hurts, of course, but Suzaku finds it more reminiscent of a wound in the process of lancing than a fresh one being inflicted. Bracing and freeing in equal measure. Exhausting but necessary, almost refreshing despite the raw nature of it.
A feeling that grows, along with his smile, at her request. ]
In that case… [ After a pause, just long enough to tease. ] You’re important to me, Hibiki.
[ Words emphasized as he leans in, resting his head more firmly against hers briefly, before he speaks again. Sure, he could follow along to the letter and leave it there, but where's the fun in that? ]
I’ve never met anyone quite like you. You’re an amazing person. You're beautiful, strong, and... I'm just. So grateful that we got to meet. I know I've said that before, but it's true.
[ Look, he could keep going. But considering her usual reaction to praise, he's already a little worried what reaction he's going to get. ]
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Date: 2022-10-23 09:23 pm (UTC)A feeling that grows, along with his smile, at her request. ]
In that case… [ After a pause, just long enough to tease. ] You’re important to me, Hibiki.
[ Words emphasized as he leans in, resting his head more firmly against hers briefly, before he speaks again. Sure, he could follow along to the letter and leave it there, but where's the fun in that? ]
I’ve never met anyone quite like you. You’re an amazing person. You're beautiful, strong, and... I'm just. So grateful that we got to meet. I know I've said that before, but it's true.
[ Look, he could keep going. But considering her usual reaction to praise, he's already a little worried what reaction he's going to get. ]