[Of this he's certain. This place might not be perfect. It has it's own dangers, but it's also giving them priceless opportunities. No matter what else happens, he'll cherish these times for the rest of his life.]
And I'll listen. [An equally soft, warm promise. His cheeks should probably hurt from all this smiling, but he doesn't care.] Same. Won't be making that mistake.
Sorry, it's just... things between us are kind of complicated. But I do know he cares. In his own way.
[Their bonding when loved ones had vanished. The way he'd had to check in on his own Father when he'd made some really Questionable Choices.... it's a mess, but it's still less messy than things would have been back in their own universe.]
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[Of this he's certain. This place might not be perfect. It has it's own dangers, but it's also giving them priceless opportunities. No matter what else happens, he'll cherish these times for the rest of his life.]
And I'll listen. [An equally soft, warm promise. His cheeks should probably hurt from all this smiling, but he doesn't care.] Same. Won't be making that mistake.
Sorry, it's just... things between us are kind of complicated. But I do know he cares. In his own way.
[Their bonding when loved ones had vanished. The way he'd had to check in on his own Father when he'd made some really Questionable Choices.... it's a mess, but it's still less messy than things would have been back in their own universe.]
We're working on it. Promise.