[Why the hell does Yuji squeezing him make him feel relaxed compared to tensed? You don't de-pressure a tube of toothpaste by squeezing it! And yet, those arms tighten and Katsuki feels his body sink into the sorcerer's embrace. Comfortable, welcoming, assuring. Strong. No, Yuji's not the only one who needs this right now. Katsuki's always been self-reliant, refusing to admit he wants or needs any kind of help or support. But time and time again, his experience in this world slaps that in the face.
It's not like Choso and the others are nothing to him. Losing them meant hurting Yuji. Pissed Katsuki off almost as much for that as their friends being kidnapped. But losing Denji... that hit very hard. Is this why so many heroes didn't seem to have significant others? The vulnerability that becomes? The danger it begets. Not just losing someone they care for, but the roaring temptation to take revenge for that pain. So close to a line you can't come back from once you cross.
Yuji leans back and Katsuki looks at his face with a quiet gaze. It's not wrong to feel sadness, frustration, or rage. What you under those feelings, how much you let them control you rather than the other way around, is the real issue. But all that aside, he refuses to give up on supporting his best friend. If Yuji feels like he'll come apart, Katsuki's determined to hold him together until the sorcerer's able to do it again. It's not "wrong" to be weak sometimes.
He reaches over and rubs a thumb at Yuji's cheek.]
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It's not like Choso and the others are nothing to him. Losing them meant hurting Yuji. Pissed Katsuki off almost as much for that as their friends being kidnapped. But losing Denji... that hit very hard. Is this why so many heroes didn't seem to have significant others? The vulnerability that becomes? The danger it begets. Not just losing someone they care for, but the roaring temptation to take revenge for that pain. So close to a line you can't come back from once you cross.
Yuji leans back and Katsuki looks at his face with a quiet gaze. It's not wrong to feel sadness, frustration, or rage. What you under those feelings, how much you let them control you rather than the other way around, is the real issue. But all that aside, he refuses to give up on supporting his best friend. If Yuji feels like he'll come apart, Katsuki's determined to hold him together until the sorcerer's able to do it again. It's not "wrong" to be weak sometimes.
He reaches over and rubs a thumb at Yuji's cheek.]
I've seen you in worse.