Then what is the solution? To never show worry again?
[ it's asked quietly, keeping his gaze, searching his features. because while van eck may have seen that kaz was worried about her, it didn't change the fact that inej kept the secrets of the dregs. even if kaz hadn't looked at her, inej would be the obvious choice, if van eck wanted to know where yuul was.
she wants to brush her fingers against his cheek, run her thumb along his cheekbone, to comfort him. but that feels like too much, like a string waiting to snap. so instead, she gently brushes her fingers against the sleeve of his shirt. ]
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[ it's asked quietly, keeping his gaze, searching his features. because while van eck may have seen that kaz was worried about her, it didn't change the fact that inej kept the secrets of the dregs. even if kaz hadn't looked at her, inej would be the obvious choice, if van eck wanted to know where yuul was.
she wants to brush her fingers against his cheek, run her thumb along his cheekbone, to comfort him. but that feels like too much, like a string waiting to snap. so instead, she gently brushes her fingers against the sleeve of his shirt. ]
You deserve happiness.
[ it's said gently. ]
Part of that is showing that you care.