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[ there’s a tight pang of emotion in his chest when hideyoshi says that. hanbei knows it, he really does, but just hearing it from hideyoshi himself is such a significant thing, he can’t help but be overwhelmed. it isn’t until hideyoshi speaks up again that he’s able to respond, and after a moment of gathering himself he gives a light laugh. ] That would be helpful. There are many things I still need to learn about this place, after all…

[ he thinks that this conclusion does well enough for now. as long as they both can move forward and discuss what they should be doing freely from now on… it’s enough. that little bit of hope will do. ] You don’t need to worry either, Hideyoshi… Please believe in me. [ he says, as harmlessly as he can. he doesn’t mean to accuse hideyoshi of anything, but really, he does feel much better now, emotionally and physically. ]

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...Yes. Always, Hanbei. [The tension in is face begins to smooth out, gradually easing into a look of contentment- if not tinged with worry. He'll try his best not to make it a habit of hovering worriedly around his friend, he imagines Hanbei won't appreciate such a thing very much...but he will keep an eye on him, for as long as he's able. For as long as this world allows him to.

And even then, he will defy that too. Nothing has swayed his determination...to see his best friend through this. Hideyoshi nods briefly and turns to step into the other room. He's halfway through the doorway when he stops, and pauses to look over his shoulder.

Allow me to stay by your side.]

I will also bring something to sustain us until we may rest for the night. I'll return in a moment.

[He'll take care of Hanbei. This is his final thought on the matter, as he steps out of the room and into the dimly lit hallway.]

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[ a final, rising well of emotions threatens to take him again when hideyoshi says that.

he isn't leaving, not yet... in the bittersweet tension of everything, he finds comfort in the simplest things. in hideyoshi's presence. they'll spend the night together, then, and it's the same sort of overwhelming relief he felt earlier when he lets out a steadying breath, and gives hideyoshi a quiet, sincere smile. ] Okay...

[ he will finish what he needs to. they don't have to part from each other. not yet. ]

I'll be waiting.