[Boss could also reach out and touch the emotion that was laced in every word that came out of his friend's lips. Was it sadness? Anger, remorse? All of it? The man was a mess and it was because of him. Dammit, he wishes he never even got knocked into the fucking coma.

He swallowed thickly and frowned deeply. Dammit, Kazuhira. You're a fighter and Boss knows this. How much he knows this. Hearing those words come out of your mouth is making him almost tremble with anger. At himself. At Zero. At everything. The poor guy. He should never have been made to fight against something that wasn't even his fault.]

Kaz....

....

...you're a fighter. You're the bravest man I've ever known and I'm so fucking proud of you. Damn Zero. Damn it all. Dammit.....you fought for me and I couldn't do a damn thing.

[Boss clenched his fists and gritted his teeth.]

I can guess the medics had a hard time with you. Tough son of a bitch. [He couldn't help but reach out and grip Kaz's shoulder, squeezing.]

You know even know how this makes me feel, hearing this. It's surreal. It's an act of bravery. You're an honourable man, Kaz. Never giving up on your comrades even near death. Dammit, I wish I could have done more. I should have done more.