[she relaxes ever so slightly when he seems to accept the signaling, curling back around her as she lets her arms rest more comfortably around his shoulders in an embrace. she accepts his clutching onto her, lets one hand press against his back, certain, and her other hand combs through his hair in soft, gentle passes. gestures of reassurance and affection that she's witnessed but never experienced herself - but it does not mean she cannot give them.]
... I know you are...
[she knows that he's here, and she knows that he - just as much as anyone else and perhaps a little bit more - fights so hard to help her. he insists on being relied upon, tells everyone around him this same message, and in truth she doesn't want to add to his burden. she doesn't want to give him one more responsibility.
but there is a truth that she thinks is important for him to know - ]
And since you're here, I know I don't have to be worried about myself at all. I'm safer when you're near - so don't worry.
[he doesn't need to do anything or be anyone more than he currently is. this is fine. she feels taken care of.]
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... I know you are...
[she knows that he's here, and she knows that he - just as much as anyone else and perhaps a little bit more - fights so hard to help her. he insists on being relied upon, tells everyone around him this same message, and in truth she doesn't want to add to his burden. she doesn't want to give him one more responsibility.
but there is a truth that she thinks is important for him to know - ]
And since you're here, I know I don't have to be worried about myself at all. I'm safer when you're near - so don't worry.
[he doesn't need to do anything or be anyone more than he currently is. this is fine. she feels taken care of.]