[ . . . . . Tenka blinks slowly at that, some understanding in his eyes. Isn't that what he's been saying for years after all? How badly he wants to be needed. How he could never appear weak in front of his brothers--

But he just knocks on the bar lightly before giving Haru a smile.]

I get it. You have people who need you. [The swords - Tenka gets it. He's had to watch over a village, after all.]

... but that doesn't mean you can't be a kid every now and then. I don't need anything from you but your company, Haru-kun.