[ though she tries to smile, it tugs on her lips faintly. treat others how you wish to be treated, right? be kind. it's better for the world around them. there is a lot wrong with the world, but hiyori is a product of her environment. good, loving parents. nothing toxic in her life.

nothing like yukine went through. or yato. or vash. it gives her all the more reason to be kind to others. to share her good fortune in life. ]

No kidding. [ stranger things have happened for sure. but she stands by what she said earlier. it'd be better if yukine didn't show up and didn't have to go through this.

though hiyori is quiet, it's obvious she's thoughtful. ]

Yeah. I know. He's more than a little guilty. [ eventually, she sighs. worry tugs at her, like it always does when it concerns yato. away from his father and there is still so much that haunts him. it's his hurdle to overcome, but he has people there for him to support him.

the same goes for vash. everything he's told yato, though, she only HOPES vash treats himself the same. with that kindness. ]

I take it you talked to him after what I said? [ suddenly, she presses her cheek to his arm and takes a breath. almost relieved. emotional, definitely. ] Thank you. As soon as I heard what you went through, knowing how kind you both are, you'd be able to help each other. Relate in ways I... I can't.