warped_replica: Temp sketch icon (Human: Relief)
warped_replica ([personal profile] warped_replica) wrote in [community profile] saveourearth 2019-02-19 11:22 am (UTC)

Audible in her gain of insight into the disruption of his thoughts, Benjiro recognizes his part in concealing the strain of understanding so much of his potential changes to come. He listens to her reassurances - that she shares in the fear and understands while being willing to face it with him. Then she offers something he never expected. Leaving Mossgate with him would mean separating from her family. A sacrifice of some of her happiness.

For a quiet moment, the temptation to accept a way out is immense.

Tempering his nerves, he makes his response conditional, “If it becomes too much, if I change in the wrong way, then I will ask you to come with me, Sadie, and we can leave.” He breathes a little easier for having the option. Right now they have obligations to school, but more than that...their friends need them. They need to find answers.

Sliding his hand from her cheek, he brings his second arm down around her middle, and lifts his head only to tilt it and place a soft kiss to her cheek as he brings her into a full embrace. Head bowing over her shoulder, he speaks quietly, “Thank you, Sadie.” As he holds her, the presisting tremors of his muscles fade as the panic finally dies.

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