[but can he really, really promise that? just like if he'll come back always the same natsume after losing parts of him, of trading them away for something he feels is greater?
... that's what trust is. and subaru trusts natsume, even as there's the reasonable, very human fear wriggling in the back of his mind. even if natsume's killed before, and can kill again, if someone caught him by surprise or gave him little choice in the matter then what could even be done--]
Don't take it on alone. Even if I'm one of those people, you can still rely on me.
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... that's what trust is. and subaru trusts natsume, even as there's the reasonable, very human fear wriggling in the back of his mind. even if natsume's killed before, and can kill again, if someone caught him by surprise or gave him little choice in the matter then what could even be done--]
Don't take it on alone. Even if I'm one of those people, you can still rely on me.