A fool... [He whispers it, testing it on his tongue. It's not the first time he's been called it but it might be the first moment he considers it true.] Yes, I might still be one.
[Yet his words reach him, even if they hit hollow. He tries not to dwell on helping her. That path only leads to what's missing. How she's not there, swimming under his skin, wrapping him in her cool embrace. No, better to focus on the constant. Take comfort in the similarities then dwell on what's empty.
Taking a deep, wavering breath, he levels his gaze with the calm, eyes oddly firm.] But, I understand.
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[Yet his words reach him, even if they hit hollow. He tries not to dwell on helping her. That path only leads to what's missing. How she's not there, swimming under his skin, wrapping him in her cool embrace. No, better to focus on the constant. Take comfort in the similarities then dwell on what's empty.
Taking a deep, wavering breath, he levels his gaze with the calm, eyes oddly firm.] But, I understand.