[Atsushi has never made much of a secret of his past. If anything, he's spared people the horrid details just because there's rarely any need to bother them with those. Having someone actually see what happened is a very strange thing. Of course, he's glad if it helps people understand him better! But at the same time... the abuse almost feels like an excuse? He wants to be someone who does the right thing, and lives a good life. What happened in his past doesn't affect those goals, and it shouldn't be an excuse for why he's not already reached them yet.
His face heats up at that hug, and he forces himself to exhale slowly, relaxing back against Chuuya. It's funny how much less intimidating the man is, when you're not looking at him. Maybe he's short, but Atsushi has never felt that way - not unless confronted with the hard facts this way.]
Sorry. I mean -... [Now he's apologizing for apologizing. He breathes a soft laugh. How hopeless he is - but for once, he doesn't mind.] I'll try to keep that in mind.
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His face heats up at that hug, and he forces himself to exhale slowly, relaxing back against Chuuya. It's funny how much less intimidating the man is, when you're not looking at him. Maybe he's short, but Atsushi has never felt that way - not unless confronted with the hard facts this way.]
Sorry. I mean -... [Now he's apologizing for apologizing. He breathes a soft laugh. How hopeless he is - but for once, he doesn't mind.] I'll try to keep that in mind.