*killua nods, wrenching a melting hand out of his leg and using it to wipe his slimy tearsaway, or at least reabsorb them into his face.*

i'm miserable this way too, but i'd still take this over how i was. hopefully he'll feel the same.

*he turns his gaze up to look at her again, finally addressing something that's been on his mind with a somber frown.*

earlier you said... you'd killed me. was that true? back in your universe?