[ It's a light rebuttal said with an equally light tone, one meant to continue their delicate illusion. His chuckle and the squeeze of his hands soothes her anxiety while simultaneously making her want to cry at the same time. She knows that this is precious time they might not have otherwise, but her heart is greedy. The Horizon wouldn't be enough - isn't enough for her. ]
Don't be sorry. You just have to put all your energy into coming back to us, okay? [ Coming back to her. It goes unsaid, just like other things she can't bring herself to say right now. ] That's all I want.
[ The cloth, long since soiled with blood and grime is swapped for a clean one. Gently she untangles their held hands before moving to the other to begin the same process there. ]
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[ It's a light rebuttal said with an equally light tone, one meant to continue their delicate illusion. His chuckle and the squeeze of his hands soothes her anxiety while simultaneously making her want to cry at the same time. She knows that this is precious time they might not have otherwise, but her heart is greedy. The Horizon wouldn't be enough - isn't enough for her. ]
Don't be sorry. You just have to put all your energy into coming back to us, okay? [ Coming back to her. It goes unsaid, just like other things she can't bring herself to say right now. ] That's all I want.
[ The cloth, long since soiled with blood and grime is swapped for a clean one. Gently she untangles their held hands before moving to the other to begin the same process there. ]