No, doesn't hurt. Just felt you - told Shanks to tell me if either of you needed anything.

[ which it had been a miracle that they hadn't fought it out, anyway, after werewolf. things have never been easy with them since then, but he can't blame him. not after nami, not after all the killing.

louis gives koby a soft squeeze and lets him get the tears and feelings out, bumping his mind against koby's warmly once the worst of it passes. he pulls away from the hug, hands steadying on the younger man's shoulders and ducking his head, peering at him. ]

You keep that chin up, you got it? Now dry your face off and let's get to that walk. Get you to my rooms and you can pick from the books there. Admit I've probably held on to a few too many at this point.

[ he reaches to wipe a tear away himself, even ruffle koby's hair sweetly. ]