[ forget this nonsense. he rises from his position, then simply moves to the other side of the table, seating himself next to tenka and tucking himself into his side. .. that's better.
he huffs then at the disbelieving question and laughter, but there's nothing offended in his posture or his expression (clearly). instead, he smiles, finally lifting his own cup to take a sip. ] No, I don't think you worry enough about yourself. I do think you hate the idea of having to distrust anyone. So.. that's why I say let us do that for you. [ when it comes to people he cares for, souza can be plenty distrustful if necessary. just.. not with himself. (why does that seem familiar?)
he reaches up, winding a few strands of tenka's hair around his index finger and tugging gently. ]
Kousetsu and I can guard ourselves. And this household is our household, now. You may not be our owner, but you and the others are a part of our home. We intend to do our best to protect everyone here.
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he huffs then at the disbelieving question and laughter, but there's nothing offended in his posture or his expression (clearly). instead, he smiles, finally lifting his own cup to take a sip. ] No, I don't think you worry enough about yourself. I do think you hate the idea of having to distrust anyone. So.. that's why I say let us do that for you. [ when it comes to people he cares for, souza can be plenty distrustful if necessary. just.. not with himself. (why does that seem familiar?)
he reaches up, winding a few strands of tenka's hair around his index finger and tugging gently. ]
Kousetsu and I can guard ourselves. And this household is our household, now. You may not be our owner, but you and the others are a part of our home. We intend to do our best to protect everyone here.