[ this is true. he knows what a heavy blow this is for her, and he knows she's so tempted just to drown in her misery again because it feels safer while at the same time it's much harder to resist. when you're a being of darkness that suffers, you learn to lean harder into what you know.
and maybe that's exactly why he's trying so hard to be safe for her, the same other people have been safe for him. she needs it just as badly as he does sometimes, and it's like he'd said some time ago. she shouldn't have to take care of everything by herself.
so he hears that and he blinks a little in surprise. ]
I love you, too. [ quietly, and without hesitation because he knows what she means by it and how much it means for her to actually say it. his hold on her tightens just a little. not enough to hurt, but secure her. ] We'll stay together, okay?
[ because they're both losing people they love deeply, and there's no changing that. there's only company in misery. ]
[I love you, too makes it a little easier for her to want to try.]
Together. [she mumbles, with a harsh, shuddery exhale. together, not alone. she doesn't have to save herself. she can let someone else help catch her.]
[ exactly. as long as she can let herself believe that (as long as she trusts him to be there to catch her, because the other people who would be there are gone, because they have to try and find a way to save them now after they saved the two of them), he can and will be there for her. ]
I've got you. [ it's really just to reiterate the point. he's come to find that in times of crisis and panic like this, repeating the sentiment kind of helps? like something that can be a focal point while drifting aimlessly in the dark, miserable feelings. ] We'll stay here as long as you want, and then I can take you back to the penthouse.
[ even if he thinks she isn't going to want to leave, which. fair. reuses the same icon again because it's just the vibe. ]
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and maybe that's exactly why he's trying so hard to be safe for her, the same other people have been safe for him. she needs it just as badly as he does sometimes, and it's like he'd said some time ago. she shouldn't have to take care of everything by herself.
so he hears that and he blinks a little in surprise. ]
I love you, too. [ quietly, and without hesitation because he knows what she means by it and how much it means for her to actually say it. his hold on her tightens just a little. not enough to hurt, but secure her. ] We'll stay together, okay?
[ because they're both losing people they love deeply, and there's no changing that. there's only company in misery. ]
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Together. [she mumbles, with a harsh, shuddery exhale. together, not alone. she doesn't have to save herself. she can let someone else help catch her.]
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I've got you. [ it's really just to reiterate the point. he's come to find that in times of crisis and panic like this, repeating the sentiment kind of helps? like something that can be a focal point while drifting aimlessly in the dark, miserable feelings. ] We'll stay here as long as you want, and then I can take you back to the penthouse.
[ even if he thinks she isn't going to want to leave, which. fair. reuses the same icon again because it's just the vibe. ]