[It may not be enough, but... it is something, and it's more than Sousei's had before. He's tired of people asking him if he's okay (he's not, but he'll always say he is), and tired of people trying to help him in various, overt ways. He's tired, too, of taking care of other people in ways that he was never meant for. That was always Tenka's job.
But they're here now, and Shinpachi isn't making him do any of those things. He's just there, and present, and reminding Sousei that no matter what, he's still not alone, and slowly, Sousei sighs, even as he flexes his fingers one las time and arches an eyebrow at Shinpachi.
And there's a bit more life in his tone when he speaks.]
Are you certain you have the money to treat me? I thought you never did.
[There must be a reason Shinpachi's always asking for free drinks, right?
(This is easier. Sousei wonders when it got easy, and then realizes it doesn't matter--he trusts Shinpachi.)]
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But they're here now, and Shinpachi isn't making him do any of those things. He's just there, and present, and reminding Sousei that no matter what, he's still not alone, and slowly, Sousei sighs, even as he flexes his fingers one las time and arches an eyebrow at Shinpachi.
And there's a bit more life in his tone when he speaks.]
Are you certain you have the money to treat me? I thought you never did.
[There must be a reason Shinpachi's always asking for free drinks, right?
(This is easier. Sousei wonders when it got easy, and then realizes it doesn't matter--he trusts Shinpachi.)]