[Izumo's gone quiet as he listens to Eric talk, watching him.
It's the first time Eric's ever opened up like this, so he's not going to interrupt, a slight frown as he hears the word 'dog'.
But when the younger man stops talking, Izumo says nothing for a moment. He gazes at Eric, appearing thoughtful, before he looks away.]
Even if ya think you'll never be ready, 's okay. Ta us, you're not a dog - you're part o'us now. The hardships ya had ta endure before, it'll never go away, but with us - hopefully the good memories will replace the bad over time.
Ya don't have ta think o'us any differently; we're still gonna be there for ya. For us, you're someone special, too.
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It's the first time Eric's ever opened up like this, so he's not going to interrupt, a slight frown as he hears the word 'dog'.
But when the younger man stops talking, Izumo says nothing for a moment. He gazes at Eric, appearing thoughtful, before he looks away.]
Even if ya think you'll never be ready, 's okay. Ta us, you're not a dog - you're part o'us now. The hardships ya had ta endure before, it'll never go away, but with us - hopefully the good memories will replace the bad over time.
Ya don't have ta think o'us any differently; we're still gonna be there for ya. For us, you're someone special, too.