[Admittedly as soon as the 'sorry' left Soramaru's lips, Tenka tensed. He tensed and he held his brother closer and even after his plea, the first thing that Tenka says is:]

I don't want to hear you apologize for anything.

[He settles his chin on Soramaru's shoulder and holds him close, trying with every fiber of his being to being the strong older brother that Soramaru deserves. Mom and Dad had told him so longer ago that it was his duty to protect and love Soramaru and god he loves him with everything he has but protecting him has been the hard part.

But he's going to keep trying.]

I'm not going anywhere. I'll fight anyone who tries to take me away from you and I'm going to win, alright?

I'll never leave again. I mean it this time.