[that kind of thing simultaneously warms and hurts Manabu to hear; he's grateful he was here, able to help in some way, but...this isn't something he should have to do. because kids shouldn't have to be caught up in a state like this.
but there's no changing that now...so all he can do is try his best here with what is as it is.]
Anytime. Really. It's a million times better for you to call at any time of day, no matter what I'm doing, than for you to be dealing with this kind of stuff on your own. Okay?
[There's a closeness here, one he's not familiar with. Friendship, maybe. But he's being cared for in a way that he's just not had before. It's not as if he was a neglected child, but his adopted father had been distant since his wife died, focused on work more than his children.]
[He's not sure what to do with this feeling, other than put it in a box on the shelf in his mind to examine later.]
I'm used to doing things on my own. So asking for help is... weird.
[Uncomfortable might be a better word for it, but he's not sure.]
I know. That's why I'm gonna keep reminding you. [because if Manabu Yuuki is good for anything? he's good for the stubbornness to see something he believes in through.]
[He looks down at Magnet, then over at his omen. Ugh, it's gonna be warm... but it's fine.]
[He curls up in his little blanket nest, his breath evening out as he starts to drift back towards slumber. And thankfully, the rest of the night for him is going to be quiet, thanks to the reassuring presence of Manabu and Magnet.]
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but there's no changing that now...so all he can do is try his best here with what is as it is.]
Anytime. Really. It's a million times better for you to call at any time of day, no matter what I'm doing, than for you to be dealing with this kind of stuff on your own. Okay?
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[There's a closeness here, one he's not familiar with. Friendship, maybe. But he's being cared for in a way that he's just not had before. It's not as if he was a neglected child, but his adopted father had been distant since his wife died, focused on work more than his children.]
[He's not sure what to do with this feeling, other than put it in a box on the shelf in his mind to examine later.]
I'm used to doing things on my own. So asking for help is... weird.
[Uncomfortable might be a better word for it, but he's not sure.]
I'm... trying.
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[He reminds Jun of Kanji. The same fierce kindness... it's nice, if a little frustrating at times.]
[But it's nice.]
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Try and get a couple winks, okay? I'll poke you awake if you start getting worked up again.
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[He looks down at Magnet, then over at his omen. Ugh, it's gonna be warm... but it's fine.]
[He curls up in his little blanket nest, his breath evening out as he starts to drift back towards slumber. And thankfully, the rest of the night for him is going to be quiet, thanks to the reassuring presence of Manabu and Magnet.]