It feels like ice breaking. Thin shards, frozen over something shallow. His chest moves first, a deeper breath after barely breathing at all. As soon as Soubi has full command of his muscles again, he wraps his arms around Ritsuka. He feels stiff, but that is nothing.

"You found me." His voice is quiet when he speaks, but there is no need to be loud. He brushes his fingers lightly through Ritsuka's dark hair and bows his head, as if he might entirely encircle his sacrifice.

"I would wait forever, Ritsuka."