It seemed the more careful they were with what was said, the more likely it was to inadvertently cause harm. The exact thing they were trying to avoid doing in the first place.

The amusement is unexpected, but the fox doesn't turn. Lifting his head enough to pin an arm under it as a pillow with a soft exhale. The things he wants to say are held back by the knowledge that Hiei's cynicism would never see them in a positive light. Lies, means to manipulate, the list goes on. He's had too much time to think about everything and the more the fire apparition reveals, the more conflicted he becomes about his own role in his partner's hurt and turmoil. The demon's own self appointed torture, believing that he deserves what comes of it, regardless what others may say and always have.

“True. Not that it's anything you aren't already aware of, I’ve caused you a great deal of suffering over the years.” Decades of it, even before he'd passed on. “If I'm being honest, I have been incredibly selfish for quite some time.”