[There were times when Takatora doubted his brother's honesty, especially knowing what he did about Mitsuzane's extra activities. He always wanted to believe Mitsuzane wasn't really lying to him, just that Takatora had never been open or understanding about the other's life or needs in the last few years and Mitsuzane had found it difficult to be himself anymore. It was a guilt Takatora carried with him regularly, feeling as though he'd failed in various ways without any idea of how to make things better. Their father had been far from an emotional or loving man, so Takatora had been forced to stumble blindly through life when it came to how to deal with his brother and the relationship he wanted them to have.]
I only want to get you settled in.
[When Mitsuzane touched his sleeve, Takatora had instantly recoiled, but quickly recovered, silently cursing himself. It had been so unexpected that he had reacted in a negative way, which he only hoped Mitsuzane hadn't noticed or would take offense to.
After nudging the door open, Takatora guided Mitsuzane into the room and steered him towards the bed.]
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I only want to get you settled in.
[When Mitsuzane touched his sleeve, Takatora had instantly recoiled, but quickly recovered, silently cursing himself. It had been so unexpected that he had reacted in a negative way, which he only hoped Mitsuzane hadn't noticed or would take offense to.
After nudging the door open, Takatora guided Mitsuzane into the room and steered him towards the bed.]