（ he makes a soft murmur of sound that manifests more as a warm rumble, pressing a kiss to sasuke's hair. ）
I think you don't give yourself enough credit.
（ there's a gentle little nudge to his shoulder. ）
You often say you're bad at something like you're trying to reinforce it to yourself, or like you announce it as a form of penance. You aren't bad with people — you said it yourself, I've had practice. You haven't had that chance. Sweetheart, if you met me... even after Tak, I would've blown you outta the water with how rude and blunt I was back then.
（ he'd been more withdrawn, perhaps — but he hadn't been interested in connections, then. in seeking solace in other people. that had taken centuries to build up. ）
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I think you don't give yourself enough credit.
（ there's a gentle little nudge to his shoulder. ）
You often say you're bad at something like you're trying to reinforce it to yourself, or like you announce it as a form of penance. You aren't bad with people — you said it yourself, I've had practice. You haven't had that chance. Sweetheart, if you met me... even after Tak, I would've blown you outta the water with how rude and blunt I was back then.
（ he'd been more withdrawn, perhaps — but he hadn't been interested in connections, then. in seeking solace in other people. that had taken centuries to build up. ）