Maka watches as some of the tension leaves Soul, feeling satisfied. She did a good! Without them arguing over every little detail first! This calls for a celebration.

Or just a quiet, soft moment at home. That's good too.

"No need to thank me! I'd probably want to kick your butt if you said you wanted to leave." You promised. You said you'd stick with her to the end, and leaving her would be betrayal. Not that she has trust issues or anything like that.

She gives Soul's hand a gentle squeeze. "If you need to vent about your family, you know I'm here. You listen to me complain about my dad often enough..." Fair is fair.