Adapt (51)

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I've come to terms
with this new
reality.

I'm no longer oblivious
to the truth that has
been withheld from
me.

This outcome feels
much more better
yet painstakingly
sad.

I hate this.

I hate that this
happened to
Tetsu and I.

"Tetsu….."

I burst into more
tears, not leaving
from our hug.

I've forgotten our
warmth.

I've forgotten so
much until now.

Tetsu consoles me,
rubbing my back
with his hand in
a gentle manner.

"We will have to adapt,
yet not get too comfortable."

He's right about that.

Yet how do we fight
Ronin back?

How do we stay undetected?

So many questions
shoot across my
mind.

There's still so much
I need to know.

Tetsuya pulls away from
our hug, grabbing me by
my shoulders,

he reveals a sad yet
happy smile,

"We will both be okay.
I will protect you for now
on."

My cheeks end up
overheating.

I'm a bit doubtful as worry
settles in my heart yet I nod
in agreement with Tetsuya,

being sure of his hopeful
words.

"Arigato."

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