You don't gotta. If I ever see him again I'll— [ no no. he promised himself he wouldn't get too worked up; not that he really has the energy to right now anyway. instead he tries again to heave a sigh, again, despite being unable to draw in a breath. still, he commits to following through with the motion. a force of habit, one could say.
[ everything feels so heavy, both literally and figuratively, and the feeling of Ren leaning into makes him feel like he might topple over. he resists the urge and instead Ryuji shifts his weight, propping himself to give Ren a little more support. it's bittersweet, really. any other time Ren's presence would bring him a sense of relief, and to a certain degree it does, but Ryuji still can't help but feel that Ren shouldn't be here with him right now. he doesn't deserve to be here.
Ryuji wishes there was more he could do right now. more he could say. anything that might be able to comfort his friend. anything that might even cheer him up would be great. but what can he even say at a time like this?
I reemerge from the grave to body you with FEELINGS
[ everything feels so heavy, both literally and figuratively, and the feeling of Ren leaning into makes him feel like he might topple over. he resists the urge and instead Ryuji shifts his weight, propping himself to give Ren a little more support. it's bittersweet, really. any other time Ren's presence would bring him a sense of relief, and to a certain degree it does, but Ryuji still can't help but feel that Ren shouldn't be here with him right now. he doesn't deserve to be here.
Ryuji wishes there was more he could do right now. more he could say. anything that might be able to comfort his friend. anything that might even cheer him up would be great. but what can he even say at a time like this?
[ this...really is it, huh? ]
It's okay, Ren. I'm right here.