[... That seems like her. With his hair ruffled, it's not quite so spiky and ridiculous, which means it hangs in his face a bit more.
It's probably fine though, he just snorts.
He's been through 7 weeks of murder, being worried about chastity is long out the window.]
... Indeed. I believe in--both that, and in you.
[Partners... it has a nice ring to it.]
And I shall be counting on your assistance in this as well. [his emotional hardships are things he fully intends to fix as soon as possible, it's just...going to take some time.]
[It's ridiculous just how fond of her he feels in this moment--but all he can do is loosely wrap an arm around her waist and make an acknowledging noise.
It's fine.
Everything is fine.]
... I know. I am growing less and less concerned with that.
[Sara is too vibrant and warm to be anything but alive.]
[ In response, Sara releases a soft noise of her own-- one of relief and contentment, and squirms a bit to get comfortable against his side as she closes her eyes. There's something to be said about being this close to someone you trust-- and she can't remember the last time that had happened, that she hadn't drifted off alone, thoughts kept carefully tucked to herself. ]
[He won't deny that. He knows that if he keeps waking up next to Sara, keeps being able to hold her just like this... he won't have any reason to worry about her.
It'll be just fine.
He rests his chin on the top of her head gently, and is perfectly content to hold her just like this.
Really... in moments like this, that's when he knows it will all be just fine.
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It's probably fine though, he just snorts.
He's been through 7 weeks of murder, being worried about chastity is long out the window.]
... Indeed. I believe in--both that, and in you.
[Partners... it has a nice ring to it.]
And I shall be counting on your assistance in this as well. [his emotional hardships are things he fully intends to fix as soon as possible, it's just...going to take some time.]
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[ A brief pause to nudge his hair away from his face, and then she smiles crookedly. ]
So for now, just focus on resting. If you need to talk, I'll be here.
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It's fine.
Everything is fine.]
... I know. I am growing less and less concerned with that.
[Sara is too vibrant and warm to be anything but alive.]
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One day, you won't be concerned at all.
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[He won't deny that. He knows that if he keeps waking up next to Sara, keeps being able to hold her just like this... he won't have any reason to worry about her.
It'll be just fine.
He rests his chin on the top of her head gently, and is perfectly content to hold her just like this.
Really... in moments like this, that's when he knows it will all be just fine.