[whatever words yusuke has—akira wouldn't mind hearing them. he's always interested in what yusuke has to say, of course, and if he can provide that sort of assurance or presence for his precious team, his precious friends—
well, to akira, that makes it all worthwhile anyway.]
That's good. I'd have to be a little worried if what happened suddenly swayed you.
[His answer is firm, vehement almost, taking it Very Serious.
As Akira might remember from their meeting, and his initial resistance about Madarame, he was loyal then even with the circumstances. It wouldn't be a stretch to say he's even more loyal to both Akira and his fellow Phantom Thieves.]
I'm not really worried. You're... an incredibly loyal person, Yusuke.
[akira sees no reason not to address that directly, too. it's the truth; all of the phantom thieves are loyal and trustworthy—and akira treasures that in every way.]
I trust in you.
[oh. the words come out with a quiet contentedness; there's really no doubt that akira means what he says.]
It's enough to make Yusuke fall completely quiet. There's even a small tinge of pink high in his cheeks as he looks intently at passers-by (this is a ruse he is not looking at all).
What? It's fine not to talk on occasion. So what if he's experiencing a significant tightness in his chest and a heat in his throat (you're feeling things, yusuke) he's fine and not sick.]
usually, yusuke has something to say, even if it's just an eccentric sort of response. but akira isn't used to that kind of... non-response, so he tilts his head to look over to yusuke more properly, and—]
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well, to akira, that makes it all worthwhile anyway.]
That's good. I'd have to be a little worried if what happened suddenly swayed you.
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[His answer is firm, vehement almost, taking it Very Serious.
As Akira might remember from their meeting, and his initial resistance about Madarame, he was loyal then even with the circumstances. It wouldn't be a stretch to say he's even more loyal to both Akira and his fellow Phantom Thieves.]
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[akira sees no reason not to address that directly, too. it's the truth; all of the phantom thieves are loyal and trustworthy—and akira treasures that in every way.]
I trust in you.
[oh. the words come out with a quiet contentedness; there's really no doubt that akira means what he says.]
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It's enough to make Yusuke fall completely quiet. There's even a small tinge of pink high in his cheeks as he looks intently at passers-by (this is a ruse he is not looking at all).
What? It's fine not to talk on occasion. So what if he's experiencing a significant tightness in his chest and a heat in his throat (you're feeling things, yusuke) he's fine and not sick.]
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usually, yusuke has something to say, even if it's just an eccentric sort of response. but akira isn't used to that kind of... non-response, so he tilts his head to look over to yusuke more properly, and—]
...Yusuke? [is he okay?]
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[What is wrong with him??? Yusuke wonders.]
I believe I was overly touched. Words escaped me for a moment.
[Yes, that must be it. Reassured by his own logical conclusion, he glances to Akira and smiles.]
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I didn't realize I said anything touching.
[mostly because he didn't think his sentiment of trust would be perceived that way by yusuke, but it's fine.]
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I suppose that's how naturally it comes to you...
[NODS]
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...I guess so. Huh.
[he still seems almost a bit puzzled by this, but it's fine.]