[Oh. Oh. He... forgets what he's about to say, because—
I like who you are now.
Blade knows he's unpleasant. This is on purpose to a degree, but only because of the demon. Underneath all the gruffness and violence lies a visionary who would shower his Person with love and devotion if given the chance. Just one chance... He'd written himself off a long time ago but Dan Heng just keeps telling him over and over that he's worth it, that he's worth saving, and it's hard for Blade to remain unaffected.
The tightness in his chest is unfamiliar, and there's something prickling at his eyes. He clears his throat with some difficulty. He's feeling a little overwhelmed, but he's happy, too...]
You just... say things, don't you?
[See, he was listening back then.]
... I might not be a good student. But for you, I'll try.
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I like who you are now.
Blade knows he's unpleasant. This is on purpose to a degree, but only because of the demon. Underneath all the gruffness and violence lies a visionary who would shower his Person with love and devotion if given the chance. Just one chance... He'd written himself off a long time ago but Dan Heng just keeps telling him over and over that he's worth it, that he's worth saving, and it's hard for Blade to remain unaffected.
The tightness in his chest is unfamiliar, and there's something prickling at his eyes. He clears his throat with some difficulty. He's feeling a little overwhelmed, but he's happy, too...]
You just... say things, don't you?
[See, he was listening back then.]
... I might not be a good student. But for you, I'll try.
[Honestly, the things this man does to him.]