_{[ He brightens with drunken grandeur, entirely too happy about Ichimatsu's response. ]}

Oh.. I'm so thankful! I would have felt like a failure if you thought that I abandoned you.
_{[ He takes his time, struggling to stand to his feet. It's a success, but he's a little wobbly. ]}

Come on, my brother. Let's not focus too hard on how we're both big fuck ups, heh.