[ you fucking nerd. kaeya just melts. that's nice. hearing kotetsu talk about her makes him realize that maybe he's got some old, poorly-healed over crepus ragnvinder-shaped hole in his chest. he ignores it. that's the best course of action. kotetsu won't fit anyways. nothing will fit, really. ]
Children should be rebellious. They're new to the world. Their wings should spread.
Your family sounds wonderful, Kotetsu... I'm glad they have you.
[ he has thoroughly wound himself around him now, just pressing his nose into his hair, letting out a soft hum. ]
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[ he doesn't pull away from that touch, letting kaeya adjust as he wants. but he does close his eyes, soaking up the attention. ]
My happiness...? My daughter... getting back to her is so important to me. And trying to keep... as many people safe as I can...
You all mean so much to me.
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[ scoots closer. are his legs in tiger's lap? possibly. he's getting cozy. ]
What's her name? What's she like? Is she as brave as you?
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Heh. Her name is Kaede. She's my pride and joy... a great kid. Maybe a little rebellious, but Papa loves her very much. [ this nerd]
She's extremely brave. And strong willed.
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Children should be rebellious. They're new to the world. Their wings should spread.
Your family sounds wonderful, Kotetsu... I'm glad they have you.
[ he has thoroughly wound himself around him now, just pressing his nose into his hair, letting out a soft hum. ]
I'm glad we have you too.
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I'm lucky to have them all... and all of you.
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[ a very soft kiss, right at the temple. ]
We'll find our way out of here.
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[ he lifts his head a little, tilting it from that. he doesn't seem bothered, just didn't quite expect it. ]