My Tears Did Ricochet

[KAWAI]

His words were poison and he knew it. 

The warnings they held were dangerous and they could consume anyone who crossed him, whether friend or foe. The reminder was out there for everyone to make reference to, and Tamiko didn't care anymore. 

If Kosta was okay, he was okay. 

If Kosta was happy, he was happy. 

If Kosta was alive, he would live. 

The dynamics of his bond were at their peak and he refused to be bested by anyone again. The nightmares of what had been done to him in Grealor threatened to resurface as he stared at the entirety of Kawai.

They threatened to make him a monster, and while that had been a success, Tamiko hadn't intended to be as harsh. Looking at them, he knew one of these people had been a traitor who had led to the death of his mother.