[ That does get a quiet snort of amusement from him. ]
I feel very objectified right now. But I guess I'm grateful to know you still find me irreplaceably handsome.
[ It's easier, to stay calm and relax now, with her wrapped up in his arms. Maybe he should have sought her instead of fleeing up here alone. But it was a hard habit to change. To reach out for help without the expectation of that door being slammed in his face. Besides. That sort of vulnerability wasn't one he could easily afford.
He was still waiting for it to blow up in his face here, too.
But for now, he exhales quietly, body relaxing around her as he rests his cheek atop her head, and smiles to himself. He doesn't thank her aloud - she probably wouldn't accept it even if he tried. But his arms tighten slightly around her in silent gratitude all the same. ]
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I feel very objectified right now. But I guess I'm grateful to know you still find me irreplaceably handsome.
[ It's easier, to stay calm and relax now, with her wrapped up in his arms. Maybe he should have sought her instead of fleeing up here alone. But it was a hard habit to change. To reach out for help without the expectation of that door being slammed in his face. Besides. That sort of vulnerability wasn't one he could easily afford.
He was still waiting for it to blow up in his face here, too.
But for now, he exhales quietly, body relaxing around her as he rests his cheek atop her head, and smiles to himself. He doesn't thank her aloud - she probably wouldn't accept it even if he tried. But his arms tighten slightly around her in silent gratitude all the same. ]