[ for a few moments more, haru is silent, fidgeting in embarrassment. kashuu says things like that all the time, but.. maybe they're especially important right now, after what they'd both seen.

waiting until his other foot is bandaged, he shifts, crawling across the distance between them and tucking himself into kashuu's side, curling both arms around him loosely. ]

I'm going to be here for you, too. Forever, for as long as I live. [ he leans his head against kashuu's shoulder. ] And once I'm gone, you'll have my family. And when I reincarnate, I'll come find you again.