Shame? Is that...what it seemed like? Did not talking about it make him seem like he was...?
"It's not about shame." he insisted. "There's nothing shameful about being in pain. I just..."
When did this turn around and focus on Yuugi's feelings? It was easier to talk about others and their needs; his needs were difficult. That required asserting himself and putting his comfort above another person's, and that...
That was something he still struggled with.
But Kaiba was looking him in the eye.
And it would be disgraceful to do anything but meet his gaze and answer honestly.
"I'd rather take care of them than have them worry about me."
Having others worry about him felt wrong, almost. Worrying about those he loved was like breathing, but taking care of himself? He was fine, he was okay. Let him look after you and your needs, he was fine, he was fine--
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Shame? Is that...what it seemed like? Did not talking about it make him seem like he was...?
"It's not about shame." he insisted. "There's nothing shameful about being in pain. I just..."
When did this turn around and focus on Yuugi's feelings? It was easier to talk about others and their needs; his needs were difficult. That required asserting himself and putting his comfort above another person's, and that...
That was something he still struggled with.
But Kaiba was looking him in the eye.
And it would be disgraceful to do anything but meet his gaze and answer honestly.
"I'd rather take care of them than have them worry about me."
Having others worry about him felt wrong, almost. Worrying about those he loved was like breathing, but taking care of himself? He was fine, he was okay. Let him look after you and your needs, he was fine, he was fine--