[The corners of Akira's mouth twitch up a bit further. Even if Duo's acting just out of self-interest, it's a refreshingly honest answer, after his conversation with Ryo.] Hey... Come here.
[Gently, he pulls Duo into a hug. It's nice to have someone to depend on, who depends on him in turn. They're only -- more or less -- human, and there's only so much they can deal with alone.]
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[Gently, he pulls Duo into a hug. It's nice to have someone to depend on, who depends on him in turn. They're only -- more or less -- human, and there's only so much they can deal with alone.]
I'm not going anywhere, so don't worry.