[ The loop of an arm pulling him in is unexpected, but Ren doesn't fight it, only lets himself be drawn down against Ryuji's chest. It's not the sort of skinship they usually engage in, but it's... nice, for sure, the solid line of Ryuji's body beneath him, voice vibrating through him as his chin moves against his head. ]
Yeah, kind of like this.
[ The surprise melts from his limbs as he relaxes into the hold. The sudden change in tone soon has him going still again, though. Ryuji rarely takes on this quality to his voice, only reserved for the most serious of occasions. It's even more unusual for him to talk about his father; Ren listens quietly, tucking one arm against Ryuji's side to get more comfortable in the position. ]
... They're my parents. [ Which is exactly the line of thinking that he's being cautioned against, but still.
A few years ago, he might've felt differently, but after supporting so many friends through the loss or absence of a parent, Ren can't bring himself not to try with his own. He's too lucky to have two healthy parents who care about his wellbeing, as misguided as their concern often is, to take it for granted. ]
It's actually not that bad. My relationship with them is better than it's been in a long time. It's just this one thing... [ He sighs softly. ] They want what's best for me, they just don't really know me.
[ They barely knew about him as a person before the assault charge. By the time he got back from his time in Tokyo, which grew him as a person immensely, he might as well as have been a stranger.
Turning a bit, Ren rests his chin on Ryuji's chest so that he can look up at him. ] I thought that if they saw me happy with a decision of my own, they would understand. But maybe this is too much.
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Yeah, kind of like this.
[ The surprise melts from his limbs as he relaxes into the hold. The sudden change in tone soon has him going still again, though. Ryuji rarely takes on this quality to his voice, only reserved for the most serious of occasions. It's even more unusual for him to talk about his father; Ren listens quietly, tucking one arm against Ryuji's side to get more comfortable in the position. ]
... They're my parents. [ Which is exactly the line of thinking that he's being cautioned against, but still.
A few years ago, he might've felt differently, but after supporting so many friends through the loss or absence of a parent, Ren can't bring himself not to try with his own. He's too lucky to have two healthy parents who care about his wellbeing, as misguided as their concern often is, to take it for granted. ]
It's actually not that bad. My relationship with them is better than it's been in a long time. It's just this one thing... [ He sighs softly. ] They want what's best for me, they just don't really know me.
[ They barely knew about him as a person before the assault charge. By the time he got back from his time in Tokyo, which grew him as a person immensely, he might as well as have been a stranger.
Turning a bit, Ren rests his chin on Ryuji's chest so that he can look up at him. ] I thought that if they saw me happy with a decision of my own, they would understand. But maybe this is too much.