[ there are so many people still looking out for him, preparing him for his role, from luna to the guys and everyone else in between. he fears disappointing them, even with luna's unwavering faith in him. he remembers her speaking so confidently and eloquently even as a very young girl about their roles in this grand plot laid out by the gods.
it isn't fair. but he had learned that most things in this life are not, not even for those born into luxury with blue blood and every resource within arm's reach.
again, his expression softens when she nestles next to him and he finds himself lifting his arm to wrap both around her, hugging her close β but gently, of course. always gentle so as not to agitate her wounds or remind her of any soreness in her body. as strong as she is, he still does not want to break her. she feels so soft and real in his arms, but luna has never been a phantom, a figure on a pedestal. ]
They're both home, [ he decides, relaxing on the bed so that his head rests against pillows instead of the headboard. that is the last bit of movement he wants to make so that they both can lay perfectly still in each other's company. ]
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Date: 2017-05-05 04:18 am (UTC)it isn't fair. but he had learned that most things in this life are not, not even for those born into luxury with blue blood and every resource within arm's reach.
again, his expression softens when she nestles next to him and he finds himself lifting his arm to wrap both around her, hugging her close β but gently, of course. always gentle so as not to agitate her wounds or remind her of any soreness in her body. as strong as she is, he still does not want to break her. she feels so soft and real in his arms, but luna has never been a phantom, a figure on a pedestal. ]
They're both home, [ he decides, relaxing on the bed so that his head rests against pillows instead of the headboard. that is the last bit of movement he wants to make so that they both can lay perfectly still in each other's company. ]