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“I trust you.” The words were a whisper into my soul. The tips of her thumbs brushed my cheek, unbearably tender, and I closed my eyes against the softness.”

happy birthday,  @kagetatsumis 🤍 

the future is an ever changing stream. every choice, every decision we make, sends it down a different path.

The spider does not spin its web in a heartbeat, nor does the albatross fly across oceans with a few flaps of its wings.

“One man made a wish on the Dragon scroll with hate in his heart, and unknowingly invited a demon into his soul.” (x)

“Master Isao taught kindness and patience in all things, especially when one was injured,” I went on. “He said that caring for the spirit was just as important as caring for the body.” Looking into Tatsumi’s blank, emotionless face, I had a sudden, heartbreaking insight. “No one has ever showed you any kindness before, have they?”

“In the best stories, the heroes always give their lives, for honor, duty, sacrifice and the glory of the empire. Anything less and it is not much of a story at all.”

“I won’t let him have you,” she whispered in a fierce voice. “Your life is worth something—to me.” Her other hand touched my face, making me shiver. “Look at me, Tatsumi-san. Really look at me, and tell me what you see.”