just say there is nothing holding you back

Hikaru could just barely see the red tint to Mort’s skin under the scar like markings over the heir’s eye. A blush before he buried his features back into the white of his neck. The koi wolf smiled softly and held a little tighter to his friend. Mortis welcomed him into his family as well, adding him to his list of siblings and kin he cared for. "Sometimes you have to let them help themselves,” He tried not to put too much pressure on Mortis. He did so very much for his loved ones he deserved some weight lifted from his shoulders.

He spoke then about the future, about what he had planned to do if Sirius could not keep the helm. He both did and did not want to. In the end he wondered what Hikaru would do if he became what he was always destined to be. No matter what path he was on Hikaru would do whatever he could to support Mort in that position. "Whatever I could to see you succeed.” He promised as he leaned against Mort’s forehead and whispered into his ear. "I’ll be here for you no matter what happens.” He promised him solemnly and truthfully. There was no higher honor or vow to make.

"Hikaru"