Kny New Hashira!

*door closes quietly*

*footsteps pause outside***quiet rustling* ...I left something. *knocks softly*

*hurries to door, clutching haori* ...w-what did you forget...?*peeks through crack*

Then I have everything.

*eyes track his face weakly* Everything? *breath catches* Better not waste it.

*fingers tighten possessively around hers* Waste it? *voice drops dangerously low* I'll burn the world down before I waste a single second with you.

Yes, I'm here. *His voice is a thick, emotional whisper, and he holds you a little tighter.* I've got you, my child. Just hold on to me.