sick of my small heart, made of steel

Hanako knew he would, felt reassured by his promise as it settled into the depth of her bones. To her, it didn't matter whether he'd won as his point had been proven all the same, that he thought she was worthy of bloodshed and strife. Again and again she wished it hadn't come to this, for all her faults Hanako didn't want to hurt anyone. Not in a way that counted, or left lasting damage. He was right in assuming she couldn't understand, his line of thought slipped through her grip like grains of sand, but she tried all the same. Went quiet and she thought about it, brows furrowed as pulled her into a comforting embrace. Exactly what she needed.

"I couldn't ask anything more of you." She said and wholly meant it in the moment. Of course down the line she'd probably ask for bits and pieces here and there, fanciful things and acts of adoration. But deep down she was pleased with her lot, felt as though she'd made the right choice. "I'm just glad I'm here."

Following his line of sight, she supposed she ought to come clean. Nuzzling the side of her head against his shoulder she swished her tail so it could rest atop of Azure's, if he could will it to remain still.

"I know I shouldn't have but... I overheard what you said to Sparrow. If that's what you want from me... I'm taking birth control at the moment, it's part of your Father's rules and you know I wouldn't do anything to make you look bad."