"No yelling," Ren says, smiling back at him. He's even feeling bold enough to loop an arm around Goro.

Goro doesn't squirm or fight or make any protest. He's relaxed. Comfortable. "I know you have a lot of bad memories, Akira-kun, but I promise that our bond is built of a genuine care and appreciation for each other."

"Yeah. And no matter what, we wanna make sure you feel safe around us."