@kaiure // [ x ]
AT TIMES, it felt as though he did not exist in Kai’s world.
And, to an extent, he finds no fault with this-- he’d never demand any form of glory or recognition for all that he does. He’s such a sinful creature by nature, but there is no place for him to harbor selfishness within his heart. He’d never ask of Kai more than he deserves-- which was to say, his role at Kai’s own side was a mercy in of itself.
But then there are times such as these-- where it felt as though he elicits displeasure simply by being within his gaze whatsoever.
He’s always been behind Kai-- every step of the way, no matter what stood in opposition. In fact, he can’t even recall a time where he wasn’t. But whenever that trigger has been PULLED; when something has gone too far, his wrath showed no real preference, no recognition of whom was to receive it.
And maybe that’s why it stings so badly.
To go over and above all that is asked of him, and still be accused as if he has anything left to prove to Kai. What was left? What more could he give to him that he hadn’t already?
Even his life.
Over and over.
HARI stands there as if he’d said nothing at all, his lips pressed into a thin line as he gazes through Kai with insulted indifference. Perhaps if he didn’t react, it wouldn’t bother him so much, and he could pretend to have heard nothing at all. His interjection is so very quiet, insistent yet flat-- the words feel as though they pass through the mouth of another, anywhere but himself. “... I understand.” He hums softly, tone even, as he allows his eyes to focus on Kai again, narrowed sapphire eyes blinking slowly as he listlessly stares forward.
“You don’t have to apologize to me, Kai.“ He adds more softly, more subdued-- he hadn’t meant to phrase it so accusingly. He feels guilty, as if he were at fault for not only making him snap under the constant stress, but forcing the apology from his mouth all the same.
“... I didn’t mean to sound indignant-- simply that I am by your side no less than I’ve always been. If you need some time to yourself, I could leave-”












