[At last—it felt like it had been a very, very long time—and of course it had—his lips curved in a smile. It crinkled his eyes, warmly, and transformed the planet.]
Of course, [he answered quietly.] Never a doubt.
[Which wasn't entirely a lie. She was always going to make it because she had to. He needed her to.
His free hand went again to her forehead, brushing back her hair, savoring the returning color to her face.]
The others will want to know you're awake. I should tell them.
[Even though he clearly, in his eyes and the touch of his hands, didn't want to leave her for a second.]
Do you want to see anyone else now? Or should I tell them to come back later?
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Date: 2019-11-08 07:00 am (UTC)Of course, [he answered quietly.] Never a doubt.
[Which wasn't entirely a lie. She was always going to make it because she had to. He needed her to.
His free hand went again to her forehead, brushing back her hair, savoring the returning color to her face.]
The others will want to know you're awake. I should tell them.
[Even though he clearly, in his eyes and the touch of his hands, didn't want to leave her for a second.]
Do you want to see anyone else now? Or should I tell them to come back later?
[But, of course, he would come back.]