[ Genji thinks he might trip for a moment and he nearly stops short and grabs him, but refrains. He just keeps his eyes on his brother as they walk for a moment, watching him breathe.
He nods. ] It was. And truthfully I was not terribly upset about it.
[ He never wanted it, their empire. What he actually wanted then, he didn't know. He'd grown selfish with the ease of living, with knowing he could damn well near get away with anything but— did it make him happy? No.
He knows now though; he wanted a family. A real family. A real place to call his own, where he could be himself without expectations. Where they both could be free to do as they pleased. Genji had found his freedom and if he could help his brother...
Genji's quiet for a few moment before he continues, his voice noticeably softer than before. ] You left. That surprised me the most.
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He nods. ] It was. And truthfully I was not terribly upset about it.
[ He never wanted it, their empire. What he actually wanted then, he didn't know. He'd grown selfish with the ease of living, with knowing he could damn well near get away with anything but— did it make him happy? No.
He knows now though; he wanted a family. A real family. A real place to call his own, where he could be himself without expectations. Where they both could be free to do as they pleased. Genji had found his freedom and if he could help his brother...
Genji's quiet for a few moment before he continues, his voice noticeably softer than before. ] You left. That surprised me the most.