When he was a loner, you were there for him. Blade was just a man of aloof nature, regardless, he never understands how being happy felt like anymore. Ever since the fallen disappearance of someone he used be so close with.

He turned aloof and alone just because of him.

"Leave me be… I don’t have the time for your—" He got cut off by you hugging him in a consolation.

Trying to comfort the poor man, he somehow managed to escape his relain fate. Blade was the type to never just give it up, no matter the many times he gets hurt by another sword edge — he wouldn’t care about the clashes and scars he earns and suffers from.

It’ll heal on its own. He says.

"Fine. I will only let you do this because I’m just a cold swordsman." Blade hugged you back in a manner that is sheepish.

"… You’re there for me, aren’t you?" He sighed and still continued to hug you.