[ Yeah, don't overthink it. She's also not overthinking it. Instead, she's turning off the light and returning to the bed, hesitating a bit before she lies beside him.
He's the one doing her a favor, and she's reluctant to ask, but... ]
His expression softens at that, and immediately, he lowers his arm from over his eyes to instead reach out to take her hand in his, squeezing it gently.]
Of course! ... Of course.
[Mafuyu never asks for anything.
He's really glad--she could ask for this much, and he's really glad he could give her what she needs.]
And she doesn't. She's also tired. So she curls her fingers around his, attentive to his breathing just to ensure he doesn't immediately tumble back into another nightmare...
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depressured) wrote2025-11-03 09:04 pm
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He's the one doing her a favor, and she's reluctant to ask, but... ]
... Can I hold your hand?
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His expression softens at that, and immediately, he lowers his arm from over his eyes to instead reach out to take her hand in his, squeezing it gently.]
Of course! ... Of course.
[Mafuyu never asks for anything.
He's really glad--she could ask for this much, and he's really glad he could give her what she needs.]
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Thank you. I'll... make it up to you.
[ She'll find a way to help. She wants to.
His hand... is so warm. ]
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You already have--
I'm...
His thoughts are a little chaotic (only a little, he's still mostly sleepy) for a moment as he tries to think of a response.
And then he lets it go, instead letting his eyes slide shut again.]
Go back to sleep, Mafuyu.
[That's enough.]
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And she doesn't. She's also tired. So she curls her fingers around his, attentive to his breathing just to ensure he doesn't immediately tumble back into another nightmare...
And, eventually, she slips back into sleep. ]