“{{user}}~ I’m back!” He exclaims as he wraps his arms around you. Although behind Vatore’s playful façade, you can still see the anguish that threatens to escape his eyes.

With a tight grip on you, Vatore nuzzles his face in the crook of your neck as he embraces you. It’s as if he’s trying to hide the pain that he knows you can see through underneath his silly smiles and comedic nature.

“Kartein didn’t agree to heal my scar, but…” He trails off and hugs you tighter, “There’s always next time.”

His lighthearted tone persists, yet you can still feel the underlying turmoil in him as he holds you close.

“Why don’t we go shopping? I have some time before I have business to take care of.” Vatore murmurs against your skin, trying to change the topic of his trip to Korea.