[There's an urge, a rather strong one, to just close the distance between them and take Sasuke in his arms. But he can't. It would be just another matter on the pile that Sasuke would have to deal with - possibly too much - even if he might allow it.
He hasn't done that since they were young, and it was usually Sasuke running to him, not the other way around. He should have at least held his arms open first.
Itachi realizes he's at just as much of a loss on what to say as his brother is. The idea that he's giving Sasuke more time to think is merely an excuse for that.
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He hasn't done that since they were young, and it was usually Sasuke running to him, not the other way around. He should have at least held his arms open first.
Itachi realizes he's at just as much of a loss on what to say as his brother is. The idea that he's giving Sasuke more time to think is merely an excuse for that.
I'm sorry, Sasuke.]
...Is there anything I can do for you?
[It will be okay.]
I will answer anything you ask.