...that's almost as sad as what Kira did. Following Alexiel's lives for as long as he did, looking for her in them. Even in me. Only, with you it would be the other way.

[As for Steve's comforting words, and soothing tone, Setsuna settled into it, even though he still couldn't help the tears. They were slower and at least he could speak, now.] It's not your fault. I couldn't help it when you talked about Bucky.

[Setsuna smiles, though it's a sad, hollow smile.] Losing him was really hard on me. Sounds like you and Bucky were friends longer, but I stayed with Kira a lot. It was better than being home by myself.

Bastard was abnormally tall for Japanese. Six-one. Slender. Brown hair down to his shoulders. He used to read all the time. But yeah.... He'd drag me out to skip school, especially if I was in a bad mood. Used to drag me off to parties all the time.

[He can't help the rambling, or the way his chest tightens every time Kira is brought back up. This time, he has to take a deep breath as he can picture Kira standing in front of him.] So...what was Bucky like?

[The tickling, though, Setsuna wasn't sure he could handle much more.]

Kn-knock it off! I-AHA!! Stop! I'll ha-AVE - to kick you!