[He won't let go of him, and he's holding Mitsuki tighter than he's ever held anyone. This is still sinking in, that Mitsuki didn't give up on him. He obviously came so close to losing him for good.

And he knows those things about love all too well. When he says he doesn't deserve it, he means he deserves worse things more, really.]

You never should have had to feel those things. I should have never pursued my own feelings so recklessly. But... that being done, and you having decided, I'll work every day to be a man worthy of your trust and care.

[Sighing, Albert runs a hand up into Mitsuki's hair.]

I've been numb without you. Lost.