He'd been expecting to be turned down when he finally got around to
asking Hakkai about them, about the possibility of them... but he'd
been hoping for that blank little smile and a polite rejection. A
condescending pat on the head, maybe. Or shock, and disgust, and a quick
change of the subject.
This is okay, though. At least he has his answer. Gojyo watches
Hakkai leave, feeling the bottom drop out of his stomach with every step.
What's the worst that can happen? Ken had crowed. It's almost
funny. ]
He promised he'd stay, and he'll keep his promise. But he doesn't
have to stay anywhere Hakkai will be forced to see him. Once Hakkai's out
of the room Gojyo forces himself up, and then up the stairs. His room is
small, but that's perfect -- he won't be able to get into any more trouble
up there. ]
Re: cw, reference to suicide
[ Well. Okay.
That answers that question.
He'd been expecting to be turned down when he finally got around to asking Hakkai about them, about the possibility of them... but he'd been hoping for that blank little smile and a polite rejection. A condescending pat on the head, maybe. Or shock, and disgust, and a quick change of the subject.
This is okay, though. At least he has his answer. Gojyo watches Hakkai leave, feeling the bottom drop out of his stomach with every step. What's the worst that can happen? Ken had crowed. It's almost funny. ]
He promised he'd stay, and he'll keep his promise. But he doesn't have to stay anywhere Hakkai will be forced to see him. Once Hakkai's out of the room Gojyo forces himself up, and then up the stairs. His room is small, but that's perfect -- he won't be able to get into any more trouble up there. ]