The words should bring him joy. He still remembers all the times that Jae-Ha prompted him -- promised him -- that one day he'd take Sanji away from his abusive family. That he wouldn't let his brothers keep hurting him. His best friend would teach him the meaning of true freedom, and they'd be able to go wherever they wanted.
That day has finally come. He should be happy, shouldn't he? But the hiccup in his throat solidifies and makes it hard to breathe as he shuffles back a few steps, and Sanji digs the palm against his wet cheeks.]
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The words should bring him joy. He still remembers all the times that Jae-Ha prompted him -- promised him -- that one day he'd take Sanji away from his abusive family. That he wouldn't let his brothers keep hurting him. His best friend would teach him the meaning of true freedom, and they'd be able to go wherever they wanted.
That day has finally come. He should be happy, shouldn't he? But the hiccup in his throat solidifies and makes it hard to breathe as he shuffles back a few steps, and Sanji digs the palm against his wet cheeks.]
S-she said Father told everyone I was dead.