it took him aback, seeing how quickly he had broken down the moment his palms pressed against bespeckled cheeks.. now stained with dew droplets of tears, at first yuaine didn't take the apology well. his anger, still undeterred by vague implications ... actions, purpose behind everything. but the way he was willing to let go? that easily after everything? seemed to have added fuel to it instead of empathy. “ you're just gonna abandon everything? ”⠀his brows knit, confused─upset.⠀“ that's not what i wanted! i didn't ask you to leave. all i want is for you to take accountability, why is that so difficult for you?! ”⠀his hands remains still to his cheeks, though with a slight force of shake. but slowly.. after seeing the genuine forlorn upon ajax's features, he slowly let go.⠀“ see? it.. doesn't work. i'll.. hurt you too. it's always been like this between us. ”