[keigo feels a sad smile take to his lips when he sees those tears. he knows they're not from sadness, yet guilt hits him for making his former lover cry again. the guilt comes to melt though, when he feels dabi's hand sliding to his face.

home. he's really home.]

I'm sorry for taking so long. I wanted to be sure I could get him.

[he hums, nuzzling into the touch. his hands itch to touch back, but keigo respects the boundaries between them far more than his own personal desire. if and when he earns them back, he can touch dabi as much as he wants.]

Oh. And Natsuo wanted me to tell you that your apology was stupid and you can try again if he comes to visit. He also said he'll miss and love you.

[words keigo would prefer natsuo to have said himself, but he's more than happy to pass along a message to the oldest todoroki son. especially after all the help natsuo provided him.]