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... [ Takes his wrists in both hands, flinching just a bit, and pulls at his arms to look at him. ] Luke... I'm not one to believe in that bullshit of everything happening for a reason, but in your case, seeing him may have been intended to reassure you that you aren't alone for good.

[ frowns at his bandaged hand a little, wibbling the way he likes to ] [ ...he just really wants to collapse back into your chest and baww some more, Asch. ...but he's not going to. >[ he's determined. ...we'll see how long that lasts. ]

[ Asch is already on the verge of embracing Luke in a hug once more, but as long as he's talking and getting his feelings out, Asch won't interrupt him. His good hand brushes across his cheek, then his hair, and Asch leans in to press a kiss to the other's forehead, finally letting go with his injured hand. ]

... [ it always seems to be the affection that finally breaks him down. he makes a sort of coughing sound, going limp and not even quite crying so much as he is screaming into Asch's collarbone. ] [ because Luke is thoroughly convinced that somewhere along the line he Really Fucked Up. ]

[ After all his years after being kidnapped, after all the killing he had done, it was the mass of quivering replica in his arms that comes closest to making Asch himself snap. He doesn't though, clenching his teeth and burying his face deep into Luke's hair, hand moving across his back simply for the sake of feeling him. When he's finally able to speak his voice almost cracks. ] Nothing, Luke. You did nothing.

[ snakes his arms up around behind Asch, clinging ]

... [ Kisses his hair, hugging him tight. ]

[ shifts to embed one hand in Asch's hair, still hiccuping quietly ]

[ His lips trail down to Luke's forehead, slowly moving lower. ]

[ Luke is kind of soggy at the moment, but he shifts around to sit up a little straighter and paw at Asch's face ]

[ Tugging him closer into his lap, Asch tilts his head to press a light kiss to Luke's cheek. ] It wasn't your fault.

[ winding down again, just kind of smashing his hands over his face in embarrassment ]

Other people could have caused your pain, Luke. [ Pries Luke's fingers away from his face and gives him a small smile, tapping their foreheads together. ]

[ leans into him a little, sniffing ]

[ Settles Luke between his legs, arms wrapped tightly around him. ] Then say it was nothing more than bad luck.

[ he's still quite naked, so this positioning kind of makes him awkward. ]

No matter. [ Glances down at Luke to check if he still needs... a little help. ]

[ turns a funny color and shifts to fold his arms over his nether regions ]

[ Quirks an eyebrow, hint of a smile showing on his face? ] Hmm?

[ turns a darker Funny Color, flustered ]

Agreed, but if there is somewhere that needs to be poked... [ Gives a laugh and outright smirks this time. ]

[ cough ] [ says the squeak in his voice. ]

Then we can stay like this now. [ Why yes, his voice is far too smug for his own good. ]

[ shifts a little, hesitantly pressing his lips to Asch's neck ]

.. [ Pushes his hair out of the way for Luke, resting a hand low on his back. ]