Shady

Tadaaki sighed softly and nodded. “Hopefully.”

Tadaaki smiled and nodded. “With a heart that pure, it’s perfect for her to get her way, I think… at least when she’s not self-destructing.”

“That’s true,” Tadaaki said gently. “… I gave her some tips, too. She was so stubborn when he first took her. You wouldn’t believe it.”

“The luck is all mine.” Tadaaki shook his head, but smiled. He slowly sobered as the weight of his words hit him. “I’d forgotten good existed in the world, until ...

“Of course.” Tadaaki brushed off hesitance. “She’s my family, too.” He hesitated. “I mean, not legally. I mean… I didn’t mean it like… I just care for her, is all ...

Tadaaki thought for a moment. Ordering Ky to not self-destruct was basically the only thing he knew how to do. That, and holding her. But he was the only one ...

“I understand that,” Tadaaki said thoughtfully. It felt cheeky to argue. But he was right. “But if it’s a matter of not ordering her around, or her not eating…”

“She… needs guidance,” Tadaaki said carefully. “When she gets in this state, it helps her to be told what to do. She won’t eat unless you tell her to… or ...

Tadaaki nodded in agreement. “Did you take her up on that?”

“She won’t.” Tadaaki shook his head. He wasn’t surprised about that. But it was good that she was at least speaking. It meant she was numb, not dead. She didn’t ...

Tadaaki sat down on the edge of his chair, considering it for a moment thoughtfully. Ky was delicate. “Has she spoken at all?”

(Thanks! I’m actually kind of proud of it haha) “Ah.” Tadaaki cringed. “So that’s why…” Ky wasn’t at breakfast or lunch. She was probably a disaster. “How is she? Have ...

@niteowl thanks so much for the kind words! It’s definitely good to know that it’s hard to read — if I ever get around to revisions, I’ll be sure to ...

(I have improved this slightly xD lmao okay so last night I was trying to find inspo for the poem, right? well, I ended up having one of those really ...

I somehow wrote a poem I don't hate? And also finished it like five minutes before I have to get ready for work -- fate hath smiled upon me xD