(oh, the audacity of this bitch. it makes him laugh, just a little, because this is such a point for both of them. strength, how they see it, harbor it, and yield it. dark, hollowish large eyes look at the other with exasperated fondness. is this what would have happened if they actually spoke more often?)

What makes you feel weak doesn't make me feel weak because, unlike your humble ass, I happen to think I'm the absolute shit.

(ah, alcohol.)

... But through our relationship before all this crap, you ain't ever made me feel weak or nothin', you know. I didn't feel like The Invincible Mikey, I just felt like Manjiro Sano. I ain't ever got problems with you seeing my flaws, what makes me feel weak is you seeing me not handling them like I should.