Chapter 54: Safer Than Most

[TAMIKO]

"Always, little one. If you need a friend, you can always come to me, young Hinata, any time of the day, I will always be available for you, always," Lord Sadako said as he held the kid in his arms so tightly like a son he had missed for so many years.

He could tell that Tamiko was going through some shit, and frankly, while Sadako wanted to not ask, he couldn't help himself. He cared way too much about the kid in his arms and he could give him the word if he had to.

"What happened, Hinata? You're on this side of the realm, who hurt you, son? Who caused you so much pain? Tell me, point me in their direction and I will torture them to the ends of the world that they wouldn't wish to live in the end.

"Tell me, son. Who hurt you?" Lord Sadako asked as he gently pulled from the hug.

He could sense the worry and hurt in Tamiko's voice and he wished there was more he could do.