No. I cannot do better. I wouldn't want to if I could.
[Dohalim shakes his head vigorously, artfully arranged curls falling out of place. This moment isn't coming together the way he thought it would. His heart is hammering in the worst of ways, and Zephyr's hands are trembling for all the wrong reasons.
Part of Dohalim has always wondered if he was ever meant to find someone, or if the universe putting Zephyr in his life, so close, but out of reach, is part of a cruel and unusual punishment he can't say he doesn't deserve.
He grips Zephyr's hands just as tightly, and opens his eyes. Already wet. Liner smudged and threatened to slip further down his cheeks.]
You are more than I deserve in every way. I-I-- adore you, exactly the way you are. You understand me. You aren't afraid of me, even though you know who I really am and what I'm capable of. You hold me in the moments I don't feel worthy of being held, and... you don't let go.
[A deep breath, trying to find his last ounce of bravery to continue. His hands shaking in turn.
Law said he should express himself, and tell Zephyr what he's thinking and how he feels, and right now there's no other option. One way or another, they're on the precipice of something they can't come back from. Whether it's coming together or walking away.]
I told you I would find a way to bring you back, and I will. Or I... I'll stay here until I do. Because I am selfish, and I need you. So please. Don't withhold yourself from me.
Nothing in this world or any other could wound me more greatly.
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[Dohalim shakes his head vigorously, artfully arranged curls falling out of place. This moment isn't coming together the way he thought it would. His heart is hammering in the worst of ways, and Zephyr's hands are trembling for all the wrong reasons.
Part of Dohalim has always wondered if he was ever meant to find someone, or if the universe putting Zephyr in his life, so close, but out of reach, is part of a cruel and unusual punishment he can't say he doesn't deserve.
He grips Zephyr's hands just as tightly, and opens his eyes. Already wet. Liner smudged and threatened to slip further down his cheeks.]
You are more than I deserve in every way. I-I-- adore you, exactly the way you are. You understand me. You aren't afraid of me, even though you know who I really am and what I'm capable of. You hold me in the moments I don't feel worthy of being held, and... you don't let go.
[A deep breath, trying to find his last ounce of bravery to continue. His hands shaking in turn.
Law said he should express himself, and tell Zephyr what he's thinking and how he feels, and right now there's no other option. One way or another, they're on the precipice of something they can't come back from. Whether it's coming together or walking away.]
I told you I would find a way to bring you back, and I will. Or I... I'll stay here until I do. Because I am selfish, and I need you. So please. Don't withhold yourself from me.
Nothing in this world or any other could wound me more greatly.