[No matter how difficult or hurtful, no matter if a lie would spare feelings, Jyn wanted to be honest with Cassian, too, in all things.
And she had truly begun opening up by sharing details of some of the more intimate traumas she'd experienced during her time with the Partisans, the fear that she had been rendered infertile, details she never wanted to share with another being for as long as she lived, but had trusted Cassian with.
It only made sense to be honest here and now, too, especially if it helped to settle some of Cassian's fears, helped strengthen the words she spoke, the reassurances that she tried to provide.
From I love you to this is going to be hard, but we'll be okay if we just keep choosing each other to I'm fine waiting if you're not ready, she meant each and every word.
Maybe her methods of truthfulness wouldn't (always) be so abrupt as Kay's, but she hoped Cassian knew that he could count on her to tell the truth, no matter how dire the situation. But - that was neither here nor there, she thought, focusing all of her attention to welcoming Cassian all the closer still, her eyes on him as he touched her so gently, testing the waters, listening intently as he spoke, her flushed cheeks slowly darkening at the implication.]
We've been waiting for this for a long time, haven't we? [She asked, just as quietly, tipping her chin up, leaning in just enough to steal another kiss.] I want to promise that I'll be there to catch you when you fall, but ...
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It happens! But I will always wait <3
Date: 2021-11-15 09:02 pm (UTC)And she had truly begun opening up by sharing details of some of the more intimate traumas she'd experienced during her time with the Partisans, the fear that she had been rendered infertile, details she never wanted to share with another being for as long as she lived, but had trusted Cassian with.
It only made sense to be honest here and now, too, especially if it helped to settle some of Cassian's fears, helped strengthen the words she spoke, the reassurances that she tried to provide.
From I love you to this is going to be hard, but we'll be okay if we just keep choosing each other to I'm fine waiting if you're not ready, she meant each and every word.
Maybe her methods of truthfulness wouldn't (always) be so abrupt as Kay's, but she hoped Cassian knew that he could count on her to tell the truth, no matter how dire the situation. But - that was neither here nor there, she thought, focusing all of her attention to welcoming Cassian all the closer still, her eyes on him as he touched her so gently, testing the waters, listening intently as he spoke, her flushed cheeks slowly darkening at the implication.]
We've been waiting for this for a long time, haven't we? [She asked, just as quietly, tipping her chin up, leaning in just enough to steal another kiss.] I want to promise that I'll be there to catch you when you fall, but ...
I want to fall together.