The fire apparition's uncertainty leaves him hesitant. In his life, Kurama never did like to rush things or make assumptions without all of the information and there's something in Hiei's body language that suggests his reasoning has more to do with himself than any perceived notion about the fox's motivations.
Insecurity was such an odd thing to see with Hiei, not that he lacks it by any stretch, but that where and when it comes out over the years could sometimes catch the redhead by surprise. This was no different, considering their otherwise peaceful morning up until this moment.
While the history of being cast out looms over him and how he navigates the world, Kurama has simply never viewed him that way. His status with a race of apparitions who chose to isolate themselves from the rest of society never meant anything to him except in regards to how he continues to keep that wall up between himself and Yukina.
The fox remains silent, staying still there a moment longer as fingers thread through his hair before leaning in once more to bury his nose against the fire apparition's neck rather than attempting a response.
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Insecurity was such an odd thing to see with Hiei, not that he lacks it by any stretch, but that where and when it comes out over the years could sometimes catch the redhead by surprise. This was no different, considering their otherwise peaceful morning up until this moment.
While the history of being cast out looms over him and how he navigates the world, Kurama has simply never viewed him that way. His status with a race of apparitions who chose to isolate themselves from the rest of society never meant anything to him except in regards to how he continues to keep that wall up between himself and Yukina.
The fox remains silent, staying still there a moment longer as fingers thread through his hair before leaning in once more to bury his nose against the fire apparition's neck rather than attempting a response.