[At least Itachi can clear his throat without starting up another coughing fit... that's something. It's not much and really it only means this is just starting, but it's something.]
...What if you get worse?
[Sasuke's voice is quiet. What if Itachi gets as bad as the last time? ...What if he gets worse still?]
[The very idea of losing Itachi like this makes Sasuke's heart and stomach clench. He's been aware of it as a possibility for years now... but he doesn't think he'll ever be ready for it. Doesn't ever want to be.]
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...What if you get worse?
[Sasuke's voice is quiet. What if Itachi gets as bad as the last time? ...What if he gets worse still?]
[The very idea of losing Itachi like this makes Sasuke's heart and stomach clench. He's been aware of it as a possibility for years now... but he doesn't think he'll ever be ready for it. Doesn't ever want to be.]