[At the other man's words, Toushi's resolve faltered but his grip on Zangetsu never slackened. The other man was protecting the stranger and seemed angry at Toushi's response, but he was more concerned with the way that Kazahana seemed frozen to the spot in fear. He had never seen her like this before, it shook him.]
If you're Koi then prove it.
[In response to the rigidity in Kazahana's frame, his voice sounded wholly unconvinced. Still tense, he backed closer to the bed and stood slightly in front of her, but still within reach for him to drop a hand gently on her shoulder. His instincts screamed at him to get rid of this man, but he was torn by the desire to comfort his shaken friend. At her words his eyes widened in surprised then narrowed in disgust.]
You hear that? That guy killed her. How do we know he's not just pretending to be Koi?
[This was just... this was weird, even by the Tree's standards for him. He squeezed Kazahana's shoulder lightly, hoping the action could convey his sentiments. 'You're safe. I'm here with you. I won't let anyone hurt you again.']
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If you're Koi then prove it.
[In response to the rigidity in Kazahana's frame, his voice sounded wholly unconvinced. Still tense, he backed closer to the bed and stood slightly in front of her, but still within reach for him to drop a hand gently on her shoulder. His instincts screamed at him to get rid of this man, but he was torn by the desire to comfort his shaken friend. At her words his eyes widened in surprised then narrowed in disgust.]
You hear that? That guy killed her. How do we know he's not just pretending to be Koi?
[This was just... this was weird, even by the Tree's standards for him. He squeezed Kazahana's shoulder lightly, hoping the action could convey his sentiments. 'You're safe. I'm here with you. I won't let anyone hurt you again.']