[pushes himself up the more frantic Ichigo gets, leaning forward into his personal space and just. . . holding up a hand against his cheek. even if he can't actually touch Ichigo, right now, the gesture is clear]
[his reply is quiet, but sincere]
I won't.
Ever again.
[good fucking lord he hopes he never is in a situation like this ever again where he feels compelled and forced into murdering someone]
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[his reply is quiet, but sincere]
I won't.
Ever again.
[good fucking lord he hopes he never is in a situation like this ever again where he feels compelled and forced into murdering someone]