[ The answer comes out breathy and quiet, Bolin gaze flicking up toward her before disappearing again as he settles his forehead against his knees, stomach churning at the very real memories of his brother; the unease that comes with this separation, and how much he just wants to see him already.
He talks, because it sounds like she understands, and also as a distraction. ]
His name is Mako, and he's... [ Bolin doesn't even know if he can still say overbearing, giving that there's so much distance between them now. But somehow, his brother still manages. ] He's just always trying to protect me, and even though it was annoying back when I was with him...
[ His head doesn't rise, but tilts to catch Sakura's gaze, wondering if she's the same. ]
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[ The answer comes out breathy and quiet, Bolin gaze flicking up toward her before disappearing again as he settles his forehead against his knees, stomach churning at the very real memories of his brother; the unease that comes with this separation, and how much he just wants to see him already.
He talks, because it sounds like she understands, and also as a distraction. ]
His name is Mako, and he's... [ Bolin doesn't even know if he can still say overbearing, giving that there's so much distance between them now. But somehow, his brother still manages. ] He's just always trying to protect me, and even though it was annoying back when I was with him...
[ His head doesn't rise, but tilts to catch Sakura's gaze, wondering if she's the same. ]
Now I wish I'd appreciated it more.