[ the first thing Natsume reacts to is the last part of Matoba's words. almost by reflex he shakes his head ] I wouldn't ask you that. I wouldn't want that at all. [ after all that was what he was terrified of most. being let go and cast away from this house. Natsume wasn't sure if he would be able to survive, after knowing of a world and people that were like him and had accepted his abilities.
it's a beat after that Matoba's other words sink in. there weren't any anger or disgust over Natsume's wish, which felt like a miracle to him. but as for the very first remark... he blinks a couple of times, before hesitantly looking back at the exorcist, unconsciously leaning in closer ] More...? More than family? [ he's not sure what that means. he had always thought the strongest relationship anyone could have was being a family ]
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it's a beat after that Matoba's other words sink in. there weren't any anger or disgust over Natsume's wish, which felt like a miracle to him. but as for the very first remark... he blinks a couple of times, before hesitantly looking back at the exorcist, unconsciously leaning in closer ] More...? More than family? [ he's not sure what that means. he had always thought the strongest relationship anyone could have was being a family ]