(Oh.

As soon as he asks, there's a second of silence before he wills himself to move, to sit up and lean down over Aki. Tsurumaru takes his hand. Bringing it to his lips, he presses a kiss to the tips of his fingers and looks directly at Aki as he speaks,)

It would please me to no end if you carried me; if I could stay by your side.

(He knows this isn't what he meant but as a sword, what more could he want than to be carried by a warrior that would take care of him? )

You could use me to your heart's content, take me anywhere you go. I would do anything for you.

(Anything at all.)

I would even go to the grave with you.

(Just things Tsurumaru Kuninaga says casually.)

But I want to enjoy many exciting days with you first.

(Maybe even many peaceful days.)