[ As requested, he keeps his hands there for a little longer -- thumbs idly brushing against Edamura's cheeks as he listens, the small calluses and scars at his fingertips rough against the smoother surface of his skin.
... only a small part of him, huh.
Rom gives a soft exhale before leaning forward to nose against Edamura's hair for a moment. A little nuzzle in reassurance before he lets go so he can lean back against the counter once more. ]
That would be normal, I think. The desire to see him punished for wronging you and your mother. Anger and resentment aren't harmful on their own, you know? It's only when one is devoured by those emotions that it becomes a problem. And I still stand by what I said before -- that your mother was fortunate to have a son like you, who wouldn't cross that final line, but would still be righteously angry in her stead.
[ He glances aside, hands loosely laced in thought. ]
... it's a terrible thing your father did to your family, after all. I can imagine how painful it must have been.
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... only a small part of him, huh.
Rom gives a soft exhale before leaning forward to nose against Edamura's hair for a moment. A little nuzzle in reassurance before he lets go so he can lean back against the counter once more. ]
That would be normal, I think. The desire to see him punished for wronging you and your mother. Anger and resentment aren't harmful on their own, you know? It's only when one is devoured by those emotions that it becomes a problem. And I still stand by what I said before -- that your mother was fortunate to have a son like you, who wouldn't cross that final line, but would still be righteously angry in her stead.
[ He glances aside, hands loosely laced in thought. ]
... it's a terrible thing your father did to your family, after all. I can imagine how painful it must have been.