[ when he pulls away, inej's brow furrows, expression slightly questioning, almost silently asking if he is alright . . . but then he beckons her forward, to sit closer. or, rather, on him. which she's hardly going to complain.
she moves easily, settling herself into his lap, tucking her head underneath his chin with a sigh of comfort. she feels . . . exhausted, really, and inej lets her eyes close. ]
I have not felt like myself in so long.
[ she says quietly, resting her cheek against his chest, soaking in the warmth and the feeling of his heartbeat. ]
I was starting to think I was going to die in that place.
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she moves easily, settling herself into his lap, tucking her head underneath his chin with a sigh of comfort. she feels . . . exhausted, really, and inej lets her eyes close. ]
I have not felt like myself in so long.
[ she says quietly, resting her cheek against his chest, soaking in the warmth and the feeling of his heartbeat. ]
I was starting to think I was going to die in that place.