[Those words sound so weird coming from Kogitsunemaru, and Doutanuki has to repeat "this is a ruse" to himself in his head or risk punching the older sword in the gut for embarrassing him. He waits until the vines begin lowering them to the ground, slithering away bit by bit before he replies.
Even if what Kogitsunemaru is saying is embarrassing as hell, it's working. The plants seem to want them to be happy together. He twists a little and manages to get an arm around Kogitsunemaru's shoulders in what could either be a headlock or a hug - it's anybody's guess.]
Y-yeah, together. Forever.
[His smile is strained and more like a grimace, but it seems to be working. As the vines slither back, he leans in and whispers through clenched teeth:]
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Even if what Kogitsunemaru is saying is embarrassing as hell, it's working. The plants seem to want them to be happy together. He twists a little and manages to get an arm around Kogitsunemaru's shoulders in what could either be a headlock or a hug - it's anybody's guess.]
Y-yeah, together. Forever.
[His smile is strained and more like a grimace, but it seems to be working. As the vines slither back, he leans in and whispers through clenched teeth:]
Any of this. Just keep it between us.