[With the hand he hasn't left for Ed to hold onto, a hand that has opened throats and pulled triggers, he reaches for him. It hovers, hesitating, before framing Ed's face like he's glass.]
Shhh. [Stroking his cheek with his thumb, fond.] I get it. [It's not true, not entirely; everyone has their own struggles, their own demons to overcome, and pieces of themselves that stay hidden, sometimes forever. But he hopes to offer some comfort, if nothing else. To help Ed sort out whatever needs sorting out in this moment so all can be made right again, or as close to right as they will ever know.] But I think it's time we try to leave the scars of our past where they belong.
[Smiling faintly.]
We're free men... and together, nothing will stand in our way.
[He says it like a promise, meaning to seal it with a kiss pressed to Ed's forehead, if he'll have it; no precision needed.]
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Date: 2019-12-10 07:32 am (UTC)Shhh. [Stroking his cheek with his thumb, fond.] I get it. [It's not true, not entirely; everyone has their own struggles, their own demons to overcome, and pieces of themselves that stay hidden, sometimes forever. But he hopes to offer some comfort, if nothing else. To help Ed sort out whatever needs sorting out in this moment so all can be made right again, or as close to right as they will ever know.] But I think it's time we try to leave the scars of our past where they belong.
[Smiling faintly.]
We're free men... and together, nothing will stand in our way.
[He says it like a promise, meaning to seal it with a kiss pressed to Ed's forehead, if he'll have it; no precision needed.]