long - awaited .
[ closed starter for @khoailok​ , @soanlut . ]Â
    “I need to talk to you about something important. Both of you.”Â
    That’s how he’d phrased it when he called; a vast understatement, really. This conversation, as far a Kiku is concerned, is more than important, it’s absolutely crucial. What does anything else matter in his attempt to redeem himself of past sins, if he can’t face his past in the only way that means something?Â
    That’s the thought he holds in his mind when he shows up at Lin’s residence. It’s been a while since he last visited the island, for good reason; he hasn’t felt welcome, and these days, he cares about that. Keeping his distance seemed the only respectful thing he could do until he was ready to face the consequences of his actions. Even now, as he stands in front of the door, that’s something he dreads. But it’s time, and Kiku has made peace with the fact that whatever happens after he has said what he needs to will be out of his hands. If they send him back home with harsh words, he’ll understand, but... They seem tired of this, too. If they forgive him, it’ll be more than he’s earned. Hopefully, this might at least start him down the path of reconcilliation.Â
   ... He’s stalling. The churning in his guts settles down, finally, and he breathes in deeply before ringing the doorbell.Â











