MISCELLANEOUS ⟡ ALWAYS ACCEPTING !
@slf-sxcrfe said: ‟I don't want to close my eyes. I just want to keep them open.” He mutters, sitting atop the wooden deck just outside the estates house. Despite the dark circles drawn underneath his eyes and a yawn stifling its way pass his lips. ‟It's impossible to get good sleep, even though I'm safe now... I still dream about what is out there– things I've had to bare witness to before your brother took me in.” (for Senjurou !)
the young rengoku sits & listens in silence as the other speaks, arms wrapped TIGHTLY around the comforter he’d been folding moments prior to their conversation. he’d reached out in concern, motivated to do so by both, the noticeable eye-bags under ray’s eyes that seemed to be growing by the day, & the almost SLUGGISH way he carried himself compared to the days prior. ❝ ... it’s not nice to have bad dreams, but sleep is important. ❞
worry creeps on senjurou the more he observes more of ray’s worn down state, gaze falling to his lap as he processes what the other’s said, & what he could POSSIBLY say in return. at least, something he could say that wasn’t as dumb as he’s what just said. sleep is important, cheeks redden slightly in embarrassment at his own response. of course it is ! & it’s exactly BECAUSE it’s important, that ray was telling him the reasons why he couldn’t sleep ( truly, how useless was his response ? ).
grip on the comforter tightens slightly as he thinks of a more suitable response-- a KINDLING of a solution--, before silently peering over at the other, offering him a small smile, ❝ um... then do you want me to sleep with you ? elder brother puts his futon NEXT to mine when i have nightmares & can’t go back to sleep. it might seem childish of me, but sometimes feeling safe helps you sleep better & keeps the bad thoughts away. it.... may not help you FORGET about what you’ve witnessed, but at least it’ll help you remember you’re okay now, & that you’re not alone anymore.... i think ? ❞
















