[Ian's other arm wraps around Souji, holding him tightly. It's all that's keeping him from crumpling with the weight of the memories, and he's still trying desperately to push both those and these emotions away. It hurts too much to deal with them, and he really, really doesn't need to right now. They're almost all in Kiseki, they're all pretty much fine, and there's barely anything to worry about. He doesn't need to deal with this right now.]
Through hell and back. [His voice is quiet, because any louder and he knows he'll choke. And despite the gravity of the situation and his tears, Ian's lips twitch again into a brief smile.] Even against thousands of enemies.
[Souji's presence by his side and at his back is guaranteed.]