alldoomnogloom | PC: bald

Most likely, but if there is a way to save someone who's partner has been murdered ...

[ maybe there's a way to save a murderer's partner? ]

[oh, she gets it. a beat.]

Maybe some sort of pact the night before.

Maybe. I will need to follow up.

[ but reaching over to pat her arm. ]

Better, yes?

[leans down to press a kiss to his temple, hand resting on his arm.]

Better. Not best, but doable.

Good.

[ he's tired, but still smiling wide at this, relaxing a bit. ]

You need a nap, magic man.

[firmly.] You done running about today? Come nap with me. You too, fangs.

[ naps. ]

He looks like he hasn't slept all weekend.

[ be nice. ]

I was--

[ huffy!!!! he really does need a nap. ]

Yes, I would appreciate some sleep.

[ pats the side of his face. there there. ]

Yes, yes. As she said.

[leans to kiss astairon on the side of the head too.]

Come on, then. Both of you, we can snag a bed somewhere.

[ do you think about how at this point she's basically exposure therapying him into not running from affection at this point? ]

[this is what she's here for!!! BE LOVED ON OR ELSE YOU CLOWN]