[she closes her eyes, briefly, at the honesty, and with their fingers laced together, she gives his hand a gentle squeeze.
she won't take any risks, tonight. she won't part from him, and try to use color in a different part of the prism, only to come back cold and desaturated. she'll stay by his side as they make their preparations for the morning, as close to him as he wants.
it helps him - but it helps her, too, to have him this close. the warmth of him, the feel of his hands over hers, is a very physical reminder of his presence, and it helps her heart internalize what her head already knows: that he won't leave her alone.
come what may, they'll face this together.]
I won't leave you. [her voice is soft, but - she's certain. she won't let anything part her from him tonight.] I promise, too.
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she won't take any risks, tonight. she won't part from him, and try to use color in a different part of the prism, only to come back cold and desaturated. she'll stay by his side as they make their preparations for the morning, as close to him as he wants.
it helps him - but it helps her, too, to have him this close. the warmth of him, the feel of his hands over hers, is a very physical reminder of his presence, and it helps her heart internalize what her head already knows: that he won't leave her alone.
come what may, they'll face this together.]
I won't leave you. [her voice is soft, but - she's certain. she won't let anything part her from him tonight.] I promise, too.
If we go anywhere, we'll go together.