[He practically holds his breath, waiting for a judgement and sentence that never comes. Instead, he gets soft, understanding words that he thinks he does not deserve, and Tatsumi's patience in helping him find a way to express himself in a way that does not give into his dark urges.]
[It's a little too much for him right now and he sucks in a breath, only for him to choke out a sob a moment later, bringing his hands to his face.]
....Would it...? Would it...? Would he accept such a thing from me...?
[Of course he would, but right now he can't see it. Can't see that the obvious solution here is to just go and confront someone face-to-face instead of resorting to his quieter, worrisome habits.]
I don't know if it would even help... I've never seen him struggle to sleep like this. I don't know what else to do.
[Tatsumi offers his hand, much in the same way one does to a volatile stray, and Mayoi sees it at reaches his own hand out like the skittish cat that he is sometimes. Once he's made contact, though, he takes it in both hands and greedily holds it close to his chest.]
...I-I'm sorry. Tatsumi-san is being so kind and patient with me, but I feel rather undeserving of it right now.
[He takes a shaky breath.]
These ...These things that keep happening, I wish I could be the one to shoulder it instead of him. I would gladly do it, Tatsumi-san.
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[It's a little too much for him right now and he sucks in a breath, only for him to choke out a sob a moment later, bringing his hands to his face.]
....Would it...? Would it...? Would he accept such a thing from me...?
[Of course he would, but right now he can't see it. Can't see that the obvious solution here is to just go and confront someone face-to-face instead of resorting to his quieter, worrisome habits.]
I don't know if it would even help... I've never seen him struggle to sleep like this. I don't know what else to do.
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Of course he will. The situation is dire enough that something like this would be merited.
[ But that's not really what Mayoi is asking, and Tatsumi knows it. So he gives those words a moment to sink in, and then he continues. ]
And he would be grateful to know that you've struggled so much to help him. He's a good kid, and he loves you, Mayoi-san.
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...I-I'm sorry. Tatsumi-san is being so kind and patient with me, but I feel rather undeserving of it right now.
[He takes a shaky breath.]
These ...These things that keep happening, I wish I could be the one to shoulder it instead of him. I would gladly do it, Tatsumi-san.