just say there is nothing holding you back

Hikaru wasn’t sure what else he could say or do for his conflicted friend, but he was here for him whatever path he chose. The koi held tightly to the winged heir, wishing he could take away his pain with just the will of his affection. He squeezed his eyes shut as he held tight to him, willing away the pain and conflict. They were quiet there together for a long moment, Hikaru could fell the tension in Mort’s shoulders and his pale paws began to massage against his taught muscle. To help him relax.

A sigh left him as the rain began to fall and created a different feel to the afternoon, like the sky was beginning to cry with him. He spoke again, this time seeking out Kaiyo’s thoughts and feelings of his own family. "”No, not really.” He told him honestly. His family had pushed him on a path he didn’t belong on, and disowned him when he decided against it. "Mostly because you’re my family.” He admitted quietly as he pulled away slightly so that he could look into Mort’s stunning gem-like gaze. It was frightened and unsure but Hika still grinned when their eyes met.

"Hikaru"