[ Everything, huh? Never did he think he'd ever be someone's everything, but if that's what he is to Aether, he can't say he minds. The part of him that's been wanting something solid in his life is going to cling to what Aether says, because he didn't think he'd ever be capable of being so caring, so sweet and considerate of someone else ever again.
Here he is, though. Married (?!), comfortable (?!?!), and above all else, happy. And yet, he's terrified, because he doesn't want to hurt Aether. He doesn't want to bog him down with his comparatively short lifespan, but that's something that he's sure they'd both considered before they decided to tie the knot. If he can spend the rest of his life being with the traveler, he'll be greedy and take that chance. He's finally allowing himself to feel happiness.
Strange, that. ]
I... [ A beat. He holds onto Aether a little tighter. ] That's you. Not me.
[ Sadly, old self-loathing habits die hard, still. ]
You could have picked anyone else back there, but you chose me. [ And he just hopes Aether won't regret that decision down the line. ] I'm the one who should be grateful.
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[ Everything, huh? Never did he think he'd ever be someone's everything, but if that's what he is to Aether, he can't say he minds. The part of him that's been wanting something solid in his life is going to cling to what Aether says, because he didn't think he'd ever be capable of being so caring, so sweet and considerate of someone else ever again.
Here he is, though. Married (?!), comfortable (?!?!), and above all else, happy. And yet, he's terrified, because he doesn't want to hurt Aether. He doesn't want to bog him down with his comparatively short lifespan, but that's something that he's sure they'd both considered before they decided to tie the knot. If he can spend the rest of his life being with the traveler, he'll be greedy and take that chance. He's finally allowing himself to feel happiness.
Strange, that. ]
I... [ A beat. He holds onto Aether a little tighter. ] That's you. Not me.
[ Sadly, old self-loathing habits die hard, still. ]
You could have picked anyone else back there, but you chose me. [ And he just hopes Aether won't regret that decision down the line. ] I'm the one who should be grateful.