[ it's a good, long while before nic decides to respond. signing would be easier, but it would also require more use of his hands, and while the gestures wouldn't cause too much pain, he isn't too willing to have his hands become the center of attention given their current state.
people don't often say sorry to him, and nic nearly tells him as much. but then he realizes this might not be entirely about him in the first place, and that is a little easier to swallow than the alternative.
so he lets it happen. lets it be said, in the language he knows best, too, and lets hinata have this moment.
jesus christ i am so sorry for how late this tag is i seriously lost this notif wails
people don't often say sorry to him, and nic nearly tells him as much. but then he realizes this might not be entirely about him in the first place, and that is a little easier to swallow than the alternative.
so he lets it happen. lets it be said, in the language he knows best, too, and lets hinata have this moment.
and when it passes, he'll offer: ]
YoUR aiM iSN't bAd.