As long as Sasuke seemed not to have an issue with either his presence, or the support he wished to offer, Itachi would continue to act like the big brother he'd missed out on being.

Things had been tense, even at the end - and despite understanding the reasons behind it, and that Sasuke could well still decide he wanted nothing to do with him, he hoped it would become easier.

Still, they had a predicament on their hands, and despite the fact that Sasuke was talking to him, and seemed more relaxed, he had to wonder how much time the boy had like this.

"Is there anyone who... isn't changing?"