[ Whatever he is sorry for, Gojo knows, without a doubt, that it isn't something he needs to be sorry for. That's always been Yuji's way, but the fact that he does so without a second thought, after falling into his arms...just what the hell has he been going through? And it's definitely going through, and not gone through. Gojo is not known for his emotional intelligence, but there are things that even he can catch onto, especially when Yuji is as distressed as it is. This isn't the kind of emotional outpouring that comes with things being finished.
...He's going to need to check in with Nanami, a mental note made for later. For now, all of his attention is on his student, on what Yuji needs from him right now. It's not the sort of role he's often called on to play at all, even as a mentor. Their responsibilities don't leave a lot of room for moments like these, but he can be the Strongest in this way, too. He can be someone for Yuji to lean on, to offer whatever reassurance he can.
...He doesn't need to be sorry; once again, their world is evidently cruelest to those who are kindest. ]
Hey, don't start that. [ It's gentle, as far as reprimands go, as his hand smooths between Yuji's shoulder blades in soothing motions. ] You don't have anything to apologize to for.
[ Especially not to Gojo. Whatever it is, past or present or future, it falls on his shoulders. He can't deny that he's eager to ask more, to hear what he's sorry for β but honestly, it's probably better that he doesn't. Yuji shouldn't be the one to bear the responsibility of breaking the news to him, whatever it is. He doesn't deserve any of it. He never has.
i just want to tuck him into bed and feed him soup
...He's going to need to check in with Nanami, a mental note made for later. For now, all of his attention is on his student, on what Yuji needs from him right now. It's not the sort of role he's often called on to play at all, even as a mentor. Their responsibilities don't leave a lot of room for moments like these, but he can be the Strongest in this way, too. He can be someone for Yuji to lean on, to offer whatever reassurance he can.
...He doesn't need to be sorry; once again, their world is evidently cruelest to those who are kindest. ]
Hey, don't start that. [ It's gentle, as far as reprimands go, as his hand smooths between Yuji's shoulder blades in soothing motions. ] You don't have anything to apologize to for.
[ Especially not to Gojo. Whatever it is, past or present or future, it falls on his shoulders. He can't deny that he's eager to ask more, to hear what he's sorry for β but honestly, it's probably better that he doesn't. Yuji shouldn't be the one to bear the responsibility of breaking the news to him, whatever it is. He doesn't deserve any of it. He never has.
...Dammit. He really has gotten too complacent. ]