( as soon as she pressed into him, it's an immediate reaction. his arms reach up to hug her gently; it isn't a possessive squeeze or a suffocating embrace meant to protect her from the harshness of the world around them. it's just a reminder that he's there, alongside of her, ready to face whatever comes their way together.
everything had become clear again... including what they had to do, he thought— reaching up to press a hand on the top of futaba's head.
ren hadn't even realized he'd closed his eyes, but when they open again, and the familiar surroundings of the café are starting to fade... he looks down at that cup of brew on the counter.
and he smiles. "thanks, boss. and— don't worry. i promise to take good care of her..."
it was likely just one of many battles they'd have to face in their time in this strange world and it's void. but they'd do it... as the phantom thieves. )
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everything had become clear again... including what they had to do, he thought— reaching up to press a hand on the top of futaba's head.
ren hadn't even realized he'd closed his eyes, but when they open again, and the familiar surroundings of the café are starting to fade... he looks down at that cup of brew on the counter.
and he smiles.
"thanks, boss. and— don't worry. i promise to take good care of her..."
it was likely just one of many battles they'd have to face in their time in this strange world and it's void. but they'd do it... as the phantom thieves. )