[higekiri just hums softly at that before resuming what he was doing. he leans forward to press kisses along the line of chuuya's jaw, murmuring against his skin as he does]

I'd thought I was only answering a call from the gods... and yet I wonder if that is a good enough reason to harm one's own brother.

[he seems like he's finally thinking about it - but he's not the type to dwell anyway. he wonders why it bothers him now? but regardless,,]

Mm. To be betrayed... It's painful. [a brush of teeth against the skin of chuuya's neck, near where his words begin] I won't do that to you.