[she pulls back, in time to catch a glimpse of them Emotions sougo is trying hard to conceal. not one to push for answers or information, mitsuba reduces her inquiries to studying his face; check for flaws, bruises, anything that could be wrong.
finding nothing, she stares levelly at his eyes while keeping her hands on his shoulders.
before she knew it her brother had grown up into a capable young adult. she has always known this but the realisation strikes her strongly at this moment. to think he's dedicated himself to keeping her happy and safe--oh, how the tables have turned. how horrible of a sister, to cause him such grief.]