[ That feels nice. That admiration. There's a smirk slowly spreading on Squalo's face again. ]

Hell yeah. I wasn't thinking about it, though.

[ He tilts his head slightly and looks back at Koumei. Here's a guy that commanded an army, and yet didn't have anyone to take the hit for him like Xanxus did. A shame, truly. ]

[ Almost absently, he cards fingers through the end of the other man's braid. ]

No. But you should've been protected. You should've... had someone like me with you.

[ that bodyguard au pls and thank you ]