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akihiko takes a slow and measured step foward. his hands open and visible, showing he meant no harm. his voice, though firm, carries a gentleness to it, like one would use when approaching a frightened animal. his magenta eyes soften as he observes the poor boy, noting the way his small frame tenses, claws scraping against the ground. the bared teeth, the warning in his throat.
⠀⠀⠀❛⠀⠀hey … easy now. no one's here
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ to hurt you. you don't have to
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ fight.
he doesn't move too fast, doesn't make any sudden gestures. subtly, he shifts the sheathed katana at his hip, angling it away from the boy ⸺ a quiet assurance that he isn't a threat. he crouches slightly, maintaining distance between the two of them.
⠀⠀⠀❛⠀⠀you're safe.
he's like a cornered stray … and akihiko knows well enough that fear could make even the smallest creature lash out. so he stays still, letting the boy decide ⸺ would he run .ᐣ attack .ᐣ or would he listen .ᐣ
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