[ as she presses her forehead to his briefly, eyes bright. she dislikes that frail smile, though. something is still clinging to him, and she can tell that whatever nasty voice in his head is telling him she could leave is still speaking. ]
If you asked me to marry you, right now, I would say yes.
[ she says it easily, pulling away so she can look at him, earnest. ]
And before you allow this -- [ and she shifts upwards, to press her lips against his forehead in a kiss ] -- to run rampant and drive you into a panic, you do not need to ask me anything, ever. But I am staying at your side regardless.
[ anxiety be damned. there is no one else, but him. which should feel scary, or daunting, but instead, inej just feels warm. centered, focused, and whole. ]
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[ as she presses her forehead to his briefly, eyes bright. she dislikes that frail smile, though. something is still clinging to him, and she can tell that whatever nasty voice in his head is telling him she could leave is still speaking. ]
If you asked me to marry you, right now, I would say yes.
[ she says it easily, pulling away so she can look at him, earnest. ]
And before you allow this -- [ and she shifts upwards, to press her lips against his forehead in a kiss ] -- to run rampant and drive you into a panic, you do not need to ask me anything, ever. But I am staying at your side regardless.
[ anxiety be damned. there is no one else, but him. which should feel scary, or daunting, but instead, inej just feels warm. centered, focused, and whole. ]