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That solemn face broke with just the smallest smile, but his eyes reflected both affection and sadness. Aku always brought a mix of emotions for him. Aku reminded Shizu of Aku's mother. It was confusing, sad, and yet brought joy to Shizu'a heart unlike an other. He reached out his hand on aku's shoulder, giving a familiar squeeze.
"Aku, are you well today?"
Shizu walked into the home, looking around, starting his usual litany of questions. Was aku remembering to lock the door. Had he done his laundry, grocery shopping. Shizu fussed over the younger Aku, making sure he was taking care of himself. He turned, looking back at aku, gazing at him a moment. Aku was full of such...kindness and caring. Shizu was hard, jaded. Only Aku could make him soften.
"I wanted to check on you, and thought perhaps you might want company for dinner. Try your latest creation?"
He looked down at the novel. They both shared a love of reading, although Shizu had littl time for it.
"Still reading this? Or are you on your second read through now?"
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