[There's the indelible "was", a very pointed and purposeful wording. Kaoru's brow wrinkles a little into soft, sympathetic lines. No comment is made, even so; he's well-aware of the fact that offering condolences when knowing so very little about the situation would only come off as trite and meaningless. They can come after Elliot offers more information, if he does at all.
And then it's Kaoru's turn to glance away, though it's a very brief drop in gaze. From Elliot's face to the little lick of unruly hair curling at his temple to the bookshelf pressed against the nearby wall and then back again. A breath in; it's held for a second or two longer than usual.]
I love my sister more than anything. [That, of course, doesn't mean that Kaoru has never hated her. In the end, his hatred is equal in weight and size to his love - or maybe it's always been the same thing. Everything had been warped at such a young age that what could be considered "normal, healthy" love is a distant and alien concept.
The silence lingers again, and Kaoru's smile (which had dropped off to make room for the sympathy) returns for a beat.]
Even if we don't see eye to eye on some things, I can't say that I've ever hated her.
[The most direct lie Kaoru has said to Elliot yet.]
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And then it's Kaoru's turn to glance away, though it's a very brief drop in gaze. From Elliot's face to the little lick of unruly hair curling at his temple to the bookshelf pressed against the nearby wall and then back again. A breath in; it's held for a second or two longer than usual.]
I love my sister more than anything. [That, of course, doesn't mean that Kaoru has never hated her. In the end, his hatred is equal in weight and size to his love - or maybe it's always been the same thing. Everything had been warped at such a young age that what could be considered "normal, healthy" love is a distant and alien concept.
The silence lingers again, and Kaoru's smile (which had dropped off to make room for the sympathy) returns for a beat.]
Even if we don't see eye to eye on some things, I can't say that I've ever hated her.
[The most direct lie Kaoru has said to Elliot yet.]