"Not by yourself..." This was muttered into Itachi's collar, as Sasuke didn't plan on moving for a little while longer. It was also a very hypocritical thing to say. Still, hadn't his brother said that some of the mistakes he'd made before came from doing too much on his own?

Sasuke was here. He was capable of helping too, despite his current state. He wasn't suffering all the time and at some point the transformation had to stop, right? It had to.

His grip tightened even as the pain subsided completely. He could tell other senses were sharpening, as he was taking in his brother's scent. He'd find him again by that alone if need be.