[He doesn't nod because he doesn't need to. Naruto understands complicated. It's the heart of every relationship he's ever had, it's his connection to the village and the fate of his world and the ties that bind one person to another. But when Lux says it, it sounds like an admission.
Her gaze lowers, as if she's ashamed. Naruto looks at their joined hands and his weight sways, a brush of one shoulder against another- the wordless promise that he isn't going to leave.]
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[He doesn't nod because he doesn't need to. Naruto understands complicated. It's the heart of every relationship he's ever had, it's his connection to the village and the fate of his world and the ties that bind one person to another. But when Lux says it, it sounds like an admission.
Her gaze lowers, as if she's ashamed. Naruto looks at their joined hands and his weight sways, a brush of one shoulder against another- the wordless promise that he isn't going to leave.]
We've got all night.