[If all of this uncertainty and hollow politeness was just for his own benefit, Bulba wasn't sure how much he wanted it. Yes, he certainly would have liked it if eventually the two of them got along in their own ways. That was already sort of happening, wasn't it? It was so easy to see that neither of them were comfortable with how this was going, but it came with the understanding that as long as he was standing in the same space as them, it would never move from this.

That was maybe going to end up frustrating.

But there wasn't much time to think about that at the moment. It was a little surprise when Char lifted his wings, but his intentions were soon realized. However uncertain he was on Vinnie's behalf, it did nothing to dampen the warm happiness that settled in him with Char's words. Things did not always need to be spelled out, but that did not make actually hearing them any less special. Bulba's expression softened, and he smiled fondly down at him. Why his eyes stung a little were a mystery.]

You're not imposing on anything...

[He nuzzled his forehead against Char's, closing his eyes so that maybe the few drops of happy tears would have no where to go. Navigating his wings was momentarily tricky, but Bulba still managed to wrap his arms around his brother in a hug, dipping his head to whisper back to him.]

Of course. I know I messed up before but...

[Squeeze.]

Thanks for being my brother. I love you so much.