
his shoulders stiffened ever so slightly at the question.
pale lips clamped shut as if such topic was not to be discussed.
kaname understood && honestly, he did. still does — always.
Memories of the past; back when he was young, kept replaying
over && over again deep within his consciousness. Yet he
remained silent, all burdens are all for himself to carry.
It wasn’t that he didn’t trust Aido — or Yuuki.
Or… anyone else for that simple matter, really.
But the fact that he wasn’t able to protect the parents
whom had taught him all wonderful things,
still haunts him even to this day.
Such memories reminded him of his failure.
His weakness. His incompetence as their son.
He should’ve been stronger. Wiser. Even more cruel.
Yet he wasn’t. He couldn’t —- he lacks all those things.
A pregnant pause; then a turn of his head towards
his subordinate’s direction. Pained hazel contacts hidden
beneath mahogany tresses came into view as lips finally
parted, letting out a curt reply.
‘ I do. One could never forget. ’