"It's not your fault.... I just thought I could handle things on my own," Setsuna tried to assure Steve, though he was worried his comfort wouldn't reach him. Steve always seemed hellbent on taking responsibility.

Eyes downcast, with a sigh, Setsuna added, "And I definitely didn't want you to worry."

As for everything else, cheesy, maybe, but the comfort of someone so close, caring so much, Setsuna latched onto it, desperate for the love that Steve offered him.

"It's okay if you yell," Setsuna said, eyes looking up, sincere. "I deserve it sometimes. Getting scolded, or smacked. It's really okay."