she just. kind of slumps, absolutely exhausted. kind of like when all of your adrenaline finally cuts out, when your body decides nope, it's time to pass out, it's time to stop going. she doesn't actually pass out, but. her knees do give out just a bit.
thank god you're okay - it makes her feel like she doesn't have to let the rattlesnake noise happen, defensive and on edge.]
[ as soon as she falters, ichiban is ready to catch her and keep her steady. his hand is at the small of her back to lift and carry her over to one of the cots so she doesn't need to worry about holding herself up for the moment. ]
Heh. [ he grasps her hand again, one more time, before letting go. ] Don't be afraid to ask me, Necchan. Anything at all. I'm with you, every step of the way.
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she just. kind of slumps, absolutely exhausted. kind of like when all of your adrenaline finally cuts out, when your body decides nope, it's time to pass out, it's time to stop going. she doesn't actually pass out, but. her knees do give out just a bit.
thank god you're okay - it makes her feel like she doesn't have to let the rattlesnake noise happen, defensive and on edge.]
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...Have you told Tem?
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... He's known since Friday.
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... I suppose.
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... I think that I am more lucky to have him. [yay codependency]
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[ laying his other hand atop hers now that she's consented, he squeezes just a little. ]
I'm sorry that you had to do that. And... I'm sorry I couldn't be there to help you keep the blood off your hands this time.
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[well, it isn't alright, is it? but.]
I don't want the blood on your hands, either. [...] I'll survive it. But - thank you. I know what you are trying to tell me.
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