[ As she feels the warmth and caring behind his touch, Susato can't help but think of Rei. She can imagine her similarly fussing, diligently checking, but when Susato stands, it is with confidence. Back straight. posture ever perfect, though it pains her after a moment. Her back and feet protest, as do Ziggy and Ruby, who had been enjoying the soft rubs through the fabric.
After a quick apology to them, she turns to Kazuma to respond, but finds the words caught in her throat. Perhaps she doesn't want to lie to him. ]
I... [ Her voice shakes slightly, and there is a pause like she is looking for the words, but something comes over her suddenly. Tension flows out of her shoulders and she's leaning up onto her tip-toes to kiss him on the cheek. ]
I'm home.
[ In that moment, she truly feels lucky that she can be here, with him. Which is to convey--she hopes--that she will be just fine.
The lack of Ryusei doesn't escape her notice, but she doesn't ask. She just quietly walks past him with a smile, following the faint sounds of water splashing in the bathroom. Hm... ]
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After a quick apology to them, she turns to Kazuma to respond, but finds the words caught in her throat. Perhaps she doesn't want to lie to him. ]
I... [ Her voice shakes slightly, and there is a pause like she is looking for the words, but something comes over her suddenly. Tension flows out of her shoulders and she's leaning up onto her tip-toes to kiss him on the cheek. ]
I'm home.
[ In that moment, she truly feels lucky that she can be here, with him. Which is to convey--she hopes--that she will be just fine.
The lack of Ryusei doesn't escape her notice, but she doesn't ask. She just quietly walks past him with a smile, following the faint sounds of water splashing in the bathroom. Hm... ]