[ He's taking it better than the others are, he's aware of that. Aki is accustomed to the loss of life, to the way that people die in the hunt for monsters - he's borne witness to it time and time again, after all. It should feel worse, he should feel more miserable, or more guilty, but he doesn't.
He feels... Relieved, almost. Denji came back safe, Tsurumaru came back safe, and so many others did. It could've ended up so much worse for Aki personally.
Leaning into Denji, he sighs softly, letting himself enjoy the warmth and comfort of the familiarity. His family is safe. That's what matters. ]
I know. It's fine, we made our choice. [ Leaning back, he holds on to Denji's head. ] I'm not as upset as the others.
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He feels... Relieved, almost. Denji came back safe, Tsurumaru came back safe, and so many others did. It could've ended up so much worse for Aki personally.
Leaning into Denji, he sighs softly, letting himself enjoy the warmth and comfort of the familiarity. His family is safe. That's what matters. ]
I know. It's fine, we made our choice. [ Leaning back, he holds on to Denji's head. ] I'm not as upset as the others.