[The request is unexpected for sure, but not unwelcome. If anything, it's very welcome indeed, because there's no better way to distract Atsushi from his would-be negative thoughts than to have him care for somebody else.]
Of course!
[The enthusiasm may be a little much, but it's so genuine, he can't keep it out of his voice.
While the dragon's blood is a dark reminder of what happened, seeing it wash off Chuuya makes Atsushi feel a little cleaner, too. Grabbing the shampoo, he puts some in his palm and stands behind Chuuya, bringing his hands up to very gently massage it in.
Seeing Chuuya at a distance, Atsushi has never felt the man looks small: his attitude more than makes up for his stature. But having Chuuya this close always confronts Atsushi with how the man is smaller than him, and that's always a little amazing.
It doesn't make him think less of Chuuya. If anything, it makes him admire the man more, to contain so much self-confidence and strength and kindness in such a small package.]
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Of course!
[The enthusiasm may be a little much, but it's so genuine, he can't keep it out of his voice.
While the dragon's blood is a dark reminder of what happened, seeing it wash off Chuuya makes Atsushi feel a little cleaner, too. Grabbing the shampoo, he puts some in his palm and stands behind Chuuya, bringing his hands up to very gently massage it in.
Seeing Chuuya at a distance, Atsushi has never felt the man looks small: his attitude more than makes up for his stature. But having Chuuya this close always confronts Atsushi with how the man is smaller than him, and that's always a little amazing.
It doesn't make him think less of Chuuya. If anything, it makes him admire the man more, to contain so much self-confidence and strength and kindness in such a small package.]