Soubi can't close his eyes, but the relief he feels at a familiar voice makes him want to. He can't even turn to look at Ritsuka, gaze locked on the sea beyond. There are only two people he would wait for, and something unknots in his stomach when the Aoyagi he wants finds him.

But now a new problem: he cannot move. He cannot tell Ritsuka anything, cannot even acknowledge him. Soubi would break himself to do it. That he can't do even that is more painful than any damage he could do to himself.

He can feel the pressure of the omni against his hand even if he can't move his fingers anymore. Maybe...?

I'm here.