[ oh. that's not good to hear. but izumi's going to continue stroking his back softly, gently, cooing in his ear that it's all right. ]

Shh. It's only a dream. I know you'll never hurt me.

[ and if he does, it won't be forever irreparable. izumi pulls away for a moment to cup his face in his hands, wiping away the tears from his eyes with his thumbs. ]

Want me to get you something to drink? You don't have to talk about it.

[ yeah, don't. the less izumi knows the better. ]