That's okay, Koumyou's just as quick to get right into Devero's space even for what the cot allows, snaking a wiry arm under his neck to pull him in close.

"Of course," he says quietly, and then offers proof to try to settle some of Devero's worry, "would the Seiten listen to me if it wasn't?"

He sighs.

"It turns out the tether was still strong enough, I woke up in luggage. I couldn't get back to you until the train agreed on a plan and let us out. I couldn't send you a message or anything. I just..."

It's stupid, that it takes effort to stop holding shit back, sometimes. As good as he is at compartmentalizing...

"I'm sorry," Koumyou's voice is hoarse already from the tears trying to work their way out of him, "I didn't want to go."