[ ... Allen closes his eyes a little, actually. And seems to relax at that. As if relenting, perhaps.
And instead of quietly sheepish smiles and patting her a little awkwardly on the back, to try and make matters lighter, he just loops an arm around her to settle at the small of her back. Something so understated and simple it's more of an acknowledgement of being embraced than returning it. ]
I know. [ And it is the most gentle, accepting sort of statement.
And yet... ] But you don't have anything to apologize for.
Because if our positions were reversed.. I'd feel the same.
[ Which is perhaps a feeling he's known well before, judging by the so very soft yet heavy tone in which he speaks beside her ear. So if her signatures radiates that fierce immobile strength despite illness, his is that strength and certainty of unwavering.. acceptance?
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And instead of quietly sheepish smiles and patting her a little awkwardly on the back, to try and make matters lighter, he just loops an arm around her to settle at the small of her back. Something so understated and simple it's more of an acknowledgement of being embraced than returning it. ]
I know. [ And it is the most gentle, accepting sort of statement.
And yet... ] But you don't have anything to apologize for.
Because if our positions were reversed.. I'd feel the same.
[ Which is perhaps a feeling he's known well before, judging by the so very soft yet heavy tone in which he speaks beside her ear. So if her signatures radiates that fierce immobile strength despite illness, his is that strength and certainty of unwavering.. acceptance?
Ah. Faith.
I know, but it's okay. ]