... If all I wanted was the beautiful side of things, would I still be an idol, knowing how awful it's underbelly is? People can be messy. That doesn't make you unworthy.

( let her just play with his hair softly, unfazed by the close contact. it's a soothing moment, just the two of them. something the ghoul has no right to be part of, had no right to instigate- but she can finish it, at the very least. )

I want to have you in my life, Madara. I wouldn't let anyone else this close, you know...?