[Megumi approaches Mitsuhide in the kitchen, padding softly inside. He is cooking, and as usual, their home smells wonderful. However, she knows that something is still bothering him, and she lets out a worried little sigh.]
Anata . . .
[She hovers behind him, laying a hand on his back gently.]
[He isn't, and it worries her. He's been holding it all back, trying to shoulder everything alone . . . and she understands that he needs time, and she's been waiting patiently . . . it's just that she doesn't want him to hurt any longer . . .]
Mitsuhide . . .
[A sigh. It isn't time yet.]
I'm here for you, love. I love you so much.
[She takes a moment to gaze up at him, giving him a small smile of reassurance in return before she begins to set the table.]
Anata . . .
[She hovers behind him, laying a hand on his back gently.]
I knew you were having nightmares . . .
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Of course. No doubt you heard me as I slept. I suspect I was talking, hmm?
[A sigh.]
They were to be expected, outside influence or none...
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Yes, love. And you wake up bothered so often . . . I've been so worried . . .
[A bite to her lip.]
Well, I am glad that Kuromi-san has eased them for you . . .
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[He continues to work at his cooking, a careful look of calm on his face.]
Besides, I have a small respite now, hmm?
[A slight chuckle.]
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[Her hand continues to rub circles onto his back, and she sighs softly, worrying her lip between her teeth.]
Do you expect more, love?
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[This is too much of a burden for you. You shouldn't have to experience it. He turns for a moment to give her a reassuring smile.]
...but we don't have to worry about it right now, hmm? I do expect more, but not for a few days.
[Mitsuhide turns back. The food is nearly ready.]
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Mitsuhide, you know I'm just here for you, anata . . .
I want to help . . .
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[He turns to give her another smile, before turning to take the food off the heat and start dishing it out for them both.]
Don't worry, love.
[Mitsuhide carefully begins to put the food out. It's scrambled egg with bacon bits.]
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[He isn't, and it worries her. He's been holding it all back, trying to shoulder everything alone . . . and she understands that he needs time, and she's been waiting patiently . . . it's just that she doesn't want him to hurt any longer . . .]
Mitsuhide . . .
[A sigh. It isn't time yet.]
I'm here for you, love. I love you so much.
[She takes a moment to gaze up at him, giving him a small smile of reassurance in return before she begins to set the table.]
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[A little smile, and he finishes putting the food out. Taking it to the table, he places the plates down and goes to fetch drinks for them both.]
What would you like to drink today, Megumi?
[He flicks his hair back carefully.]
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I do, love.
[She watches him before seating herself, tracing a finger around her plate gently before answering his question.]
Perhaps cold juice today? The summer weather has made itself known to us all now.
[A gentle laugh.]
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