[That's tame... he has a hard time picturing it all, really. Least of all because he had a hard time picturing Chuuya doing something like that. All the sides of him he's seen so far have been so sweet...]

[But somehow, it's when his voice softens and he looks down at his hands that he can picture it -- and perhaps picture him living a life he doesn't entirely miss now.]

...you know, I didn't really get the chance to thank you yet. [He looks up and sets a hand on Chuuya's shoulder, flashing a bright smile.] So... thank you.

I don't know if there's anything I can offer in return, but... if there is ever anything I can help you with, let me know, okay?