It's supposed to. But I am sorry I had to. [Komaeda looks only faintly surprised that Hinata presses his hand closer, despite. His thumb moves along his cheek, slow and gentle now, not wanting to cause any further pain just now.
He shakes his head at the thanks.]
I promised, and more than that...
[Isn't is his fault it was necessary in the first place? Another shake of his head at the apology. There's no need for that either.] I'm fine. It's not something you could have stopped. There were so many of them.
[He manages not to wince at the touch, instead turning his head so he can nuzzle at Hinata's wrist.] I wasn't scared. You saved my life. [And Hinata, some shadow of him, was still there, some tiny little spark. Komaeda believes that, is clinging to that belief.] It was my fault, really. You saved my life.
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He shakes his head at the thanks.]
I promised, and more than that...
[Isn't is his fault it was necessary in the first place? Another shake of his head at the apology. There's no need for that either.] I'm fine. It's not something you could have stopped. There were so many of them.
[He manages not to wince at the touch, instead turning his head so he can nuzzle at Hinata's wrist.] I wasn't scared. You saved my life. [And Hinata, some shadow of him, was still there, some tiny little spark. Komaeda believes that, is clinging to that belief.] It was my fault, really. You saved my life.