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[agleam]

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[agleam]

[there's a long moment of pause.]

There's no kingdom or citizenry anymore. It's just me.

[unsaid]

[ . . . ah.

mikazuki tilts his head thoughtfully at that, even as his expression softens.

after a moment, he offers a hand out, palm up.]

[agleam]

[it takes him a second to notice, but - confused, he moves to take his hand.]

[unsaid]

[he will take rupert's hand - and with his other, gently rest it atop. holding this young man's hands between his, assuming the position of his grandfather now.]

'Sorry' is not sentiment enough for what you have lost.

But I remain glad that I have had the chance to meet you.

[agleam]

[he - has to blink a few times before he can respond, but.]

...There's a lot I haven't lost, too. There are some things you can't take away that easily.

[one, of course, is moments like this. he nods.]

I'm glad I got the chance to meet you, too.