There were things he couldn't help.... things that would happen regardless of him wanting them or not because he couldn't be there all the time.

"....yeah..." he could only gulp a big, big lump and sniffle lightly. with what happened recently, he could only wish misunderstandings wouldn't be what would take his brother's life, because he was aware of a body's limits. All things come to an end. He knew that.... but some ends were unfair.

"Niisan....?" his voice was a tiny mew. "...is it okay if I... sleep in your bed tonight?" he knew it was always okay, but he always asked.

There were things he couldn't help... but those he -could- help, he would.