( It's always by force or gently. Unless it's Mikazuki who seems to be able to do both at the same time.

He lifts his head, meeting Mikazuki's eyes. The effect isn't lost on him-- like this, he can't take his eyes away from Mikazuki's and like this, his own eyes reflect something else. Even if he's been given this human body by their saniwa the warmth he gives belies a coldness he still possesses. Even when they're this close, even when they're looking right into each other's eyes, it doesn't diminish any of the distance Tsurumaru keeps between himself and others.. )

No.

( Because even for all of the space he keeps around him, there's no denying that Mikazuki is one of the swords he's closest to in the citadel. They're similar in more than just schools and ages. It's why it'll take much more than this to intimidate him, )

But even if it isn't surprising. It's interesting. Aruji, Yamanbagiri, Izuminokami, me... You're interested in so many people. Even when you're being cold, you care. ( Like right now.

He holds the token in his hands. This will fix him. This will make him better. As good as new. But... ) I can't say the same.