[ I'm always careful makes her huff out a broken little laugh. None of them were careful enough. She's still holding onto their hands with hers and brings her other one down to bring theirs up, clasping them between her hands so she can kiss their knuckles in turn.
It's terrifying and they've been so stupid but what other comfort is there in war than to cling to one another whenever they can?
(Clearly it's gotten them into this mess.) ]
I love you too. Both of you. So much. [ Whispered there against their hands before she sighs and shifts just a little like she wants to get up. ]
You probably shouldn't be huddled on the floor around me like I've gotten ill [ She almost says like I've died but bites it back ] whenever James gets home. It's uncomfortable too...
[ Now she frees her hands to scrub the back of her arm across her eyes. ] Maybe we'll feel better if we're comfortable at least.
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[ I'm always careful makes her huff out a broken little laugh. None of them were careful enough. She's still holding onto their hands with hers and brings her other one down to bring theirs up, clasping them between her hands so she can kiss their knuckles in turn.
It's terrifying and they've been so stupid but what other comfort is there in war than to cling to one another whenever they can?
(Clearly it's gotten them into this mess.) ]
I love you too. Both of you. So much. [ Whispered there against their hands before she sighs and shifts just a little like she wants to get up. ]
You probably shouldn't be huddled on the floor around me like I've gotten ill [ She almost says like I've died but bites it back ] whenever James gets home. It's uncomfortable too...
[ Now she frees her hands to scrub the back of her arm across her eyes. ] Maybe we'll feel better if we're comfortable at least.
[ Fat chance. ]