[True, true. Though Yukine does have his moments, too. He is only human.

Feeling guilty about pointing it out, he hesitates a few more second before gently placing a hand on her upper arm, trying desperately to be reassuring without overstepping any boundaries.]

I know you know, I just-- [Don't know what else to say that isn't empty niceties without real meaning. Although even if they're trite and cliched, he does mean every word he says.]

Of course... I wake up sometimes, expecting to see Yukine only to realize that he's not here, and that I can't get to him in case he's having a nightmare. [There has to be a way, given that he's heard of people leaving. It's just... nobody seems to know how to trigger it.

He watches Hiyori work to compose herself, hesitating again before doing something brazen: wrapping his arms around hers in a tight hug. It's brief, it's gentle, but it's heartfelt.]

You're also allowed to miss them, too. You can complain about it hurting. I'll listen to any troubles you have, okay?