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[The corners of his lips curve a bit when Sousei calls him cheeky. He didn't mind that at all. However, bringing up Shirasu's past deeds and what Tenka knows makes him a little surprised.]

He knows all of that and still...? [Sighing, he shakes his head. Of course Tenka would want to try and still bridge that gap. He does too, really, but at the same time there's so much wariness that has created a wall between himself and Shirasu.]

Hmm. Well... I'm fine now, so I guess it's over with. The Orochi is gone and... Shirasu jumped from a cliff after his brother was killed during the fighting.

[What a lovely story, isn't it? He certainly doesn't feel happy about anything that's happened. Part of him feels like everything was his fault, just for being the Orochi's vessel.]

I wish I knew what Aniki was thinking.

[Because once again Tenka doesn't exactly tell him these things. The both of them tended to keep things very close to their chest, unlike Chuutaro who just vomited his thoughts out at every turn.]

[Yeah, Soramaru, he knows. Your aniki is ridiculous and someday it's going to give him grey hairs or something and that will also all be Tenka's fault.

...Shirasu jumping from a cliff is news to him though. Wow. Couldn't even own up to his actions in the end, huh... somehow, Sousei's opinion of the other man manages to keep sinking day by day.

As for Tenka...]

... Your aniki will do whatever it takes to protect you and your brother. That much is not in question. [and Sousei as well, perhaps, though Sousei doesn't need that protection.]

However, he is significantly less concerned with his own health and well-being. As for that ninja...

[...a huff, and it's like pulling teeth for him to admit this, but--]

I do not believe he intends Tenka harm. And though I disapprove of continuing contact with him, I will not stop you from doing what you think is best.

Hmm. I don't even know what's best. I'll let you know when I figure that part out.

[Growing pains of an angsty teen...? Or something. Either way he does feel glad he had this talk with Sousei.]

I feel better, knowing that it's not a bad thing to be wary.

[Sousei validating his worries and talking to him like this wasn't out of the norm, even if he was a bit of a hard ass. They had at least that much they could agree on - Shirasu was here and it would have to be dealt with eventually. Or at least he'd need to learn to be comfortable with him again.]

It is never a bad thing to be cautious. ... Just because Tenka leaves his heart open wide does not mean everyone has to--or even that it's wise.

[Sousei shakes his head a moment later, posture relaxing a little. Talking about Shirasu always leaves him stiff and annoyed, but this much is easier.]

Use your judgement. It is worth trusting.

[He trusts Soramaru's judgement, for what it's worth.]

I guess... it just feels wrong, but at the same time it doesn't?

[Shirasu had always been there for him and Tenka and Chuutaro. He felt like he was turning his back on all of that, but at the same time he felt as if he would be betraying all of his own feelings since his parents had died by welcoming him back readily.]

You're right. I guess I needed to hear that.

[Sousei doesn't realize the weight he's lifted from his heart, by saying he should trust himself. For so long he's relied on Tenka and Shirasu, but Sousei was helping him to trust himself first. It felt liberating somehow.]

[Soramaru....what does that mean... "it feels wrong but it doesn't" THAT'S SO VAGUE....

He pauses, and then he shakes his head, ponytail swaying with the movement. Whatever. Shirasu is Shirasu and Sousei still thinks he's a slimy bastard, but Soramaru, like Tenka, will make his own life choices.

Sousei can't do anything about that--and wouldn't want to anyway.]

What is wrong with you? [Did the move to Cerealia really disorient you that much? He knows it's a big change, but step to, protege!!] Get your head on straight.

You shouldn't need me to tell you that. [That you can trust your own judgement. Aka you've done well up until now throughout canon, not that he'll SAY SO..... saying feelings things is hard, you know.]

[IT'S COMPLICATED. Is what he wants to say.]

Nothing-!! Just that- I mean... aniki is trying to talk things out with him for a reason? I think.

[And yet he's not sure if he should accept things and do the same? It's a complicated feeling. See he's talking himself in circles he doesn't know if he should trust himself or trust his brother first or -!! He just really wishes things could go back to how they were.]

[life is complicated, especially when you're from dnw canon]

You will have to ask Tenka about that. As I am sure you can tell, I have no fondness for the Fuuma ninja.

[He...thinks he gets Tenka's reasoning a little, but he honestly has no interest in asking him or wanting to know more so.

You'd be better off talking about Shirasu to Tenka, tiny protege.]

...Your safety is my responsibility, but you are an adult, and you make your own choices. That has never been in question. [from either Tenka or Sousei]

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