[ 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝 ] :sender takes a hold of receiver's both hands.
"You should take as much care of yourself as you do others." Mitama frowns as she inspects Lady Sakura's hands. Occasionally, she takes a moment to massage a spot that wears signs of their hard work as of late. "You will not be able to aid others if you do not aid yourself first."
𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐢 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 prompt | no longer accepting
The sudden sentence of the young girl made Sakura almost flinched, but even more the delicate massage and touch she received as Mitama gently picked her hands in hers, making her noticing a thing that she always deny to herself –fatigue. Sakura was a very active and relentless worker, always doing her best to make the most of her time to heal and take care of people in need; she spent most of her times in the church and in the infirmary, occasionally, especially when tournaments were held and aside from taking care of wounds, illness and sickness, she barely considered her own health status.
“I.. I’m sorry” she looked apologetic, she knew that Mitama was absolutely right and she wasn’t paying much attention to her own wellness and body: she wasn’t the type of person who enjoyed taking pause or rest, she always needed to do something, especially for the others. She worked in the church, she volunteered in the kitchen and many many times she offered to sweep the corridors of the offices –she simply couldn’t stand the fact that she too needed help, at times.
Mitama definitely had got a special radar for that, it was as if she recognised when Sakura was tired, when Sakura was filled with anxiety, when Sakura was drained and apathic, but instead of pushing her through the relaxation mode, she kindly picked her hands and made the petite priestess realized on her own, even though words sometimes definitely hit better than actions. This time though, the massage felt different and the petite priestess felt all the care and love that a simple girl could give to a dear friend and relative.
“I know you’re right, it’s just.. I wanted to be sure that everyone feels at ease” she timidly admitted, lowering her gaze as to cover a hint of embarrassment, “But, sometimes it feels nice even to be take cared..” and she lifted her face again, meeting Mitama’s gaze and exchanging a smile with her. “I promise you I won’t exceed my limits and I will take care of me, but..” she paused for a moment, taking a brief breath, “Please, teach me how to do it properly” she hold her breath for a moment, thrilled to actually ask help to someone instead of being the one who helped. “You can be the one who can teach me the best way to treat me well” she lastly smile, gently squeezing the hand of Mitama as she closed her goldenish eyes in agreement and acceptance.