[ It is most certainly a foolish thought, but as she holds him and rocks him, he cannot help but be reminded of being held by his mother. The memory of it has faded a bit, but he can still recall the feeling of having her arms around him and holding him too when he needed her comfort.
And speaking of comfort, he is resolved to not wait any longer, because he has long suspected that not all is well with her, and it seems to him that she will not be speaking of it willingly. He might still have a long way to go for his own recovery, but that will not stop him.
He waits until she has finished speaking, but he cannot hold back the sigh of contentment as she threads her fingers through his hair. He has always appreciated her touches and how she pays attention to certain spots, such as his neck and shoulders where tension is wont to form. ]
Yes, there is something that I wish to do first. I require nothing else, as you have already given me everything I could have asked for before I even thought to do so.
[ With one hand, he reaches for hers so that he might hold onto it while he speaks. With the other, he reaches for her hair that has fallen down around her shoulders, and he lightly takes hold of it, winding his fingers carefully through it, being mindful not to tug or pull on it. It too is soft, and he finds he likes the feel of it. ]
Lantaa, I have often wondered... do you hold back or otherwise disregard your own personal worries and fears for the benefit of others? [ He does not wait for an answer, knowing that he might seem as though he is being too brusque, but he needs to state his observations. ] I feel as though you do, and I also feel that it is to the detriment of your well-being.
[ He runs his fingers over the strands of hair beneath them again, and his other hand moves to cup her cheek gently. His own tiredness is still washing over him, but this is far too important for him to put off for another time. ]
With how often I have leaned upon you for support, I think it is only fitting that you allow me to do the same for you.
[ And having said that, he momentarily abandons brushing his fingers against her hair so that he might place his other hand on her other cheek, and he leans forward to place a light but still caring kiss on her lips. ]
I wish only to provide you with all the comfort and care that you have given me.
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And speaking of comfort, he is resolved to not wait any longer, because he has long suspected that not all is well with her, and it seems to him that she will not be speaking of it willingly. He might still have a long way to go for his own recovery, but that will not stop him.
He waits until she has finished speaking, but he cannot hold back the sigh of contentment as she threads her fingers through his hair. He has always appreciated her touches and how she pays attention to certain spots, such as his neck and shoulders where tension is wont to form. ]
Yes, there is something that I wish to do first. I require nothing else, as you have already given me everything I could have asked for before I even thought to do so.
[ With one hand, he reaches for hers so that he might hold onto it while he speaks. With the other, he reaches for her hair that has fallen down around her shoulders, and he lightly takes hold of it, winding his fingers carefully through it, being mindful not to tug or pull on it. It too is soft, and he finds he likes the feel of it. ]
Lantaa, I have often wondered... do you hold back or otherwise disregard your own personal worries and fears for the benefit of others? [ He does not wait for an answer, knowing that he might seem as though he is being too brusque, but he needs to state his observations. ] I feel as though you do, and I also feel that it is to the detriment of your well-being.
[ He runs his fingers over the strands of hair beneath them again, and his other hand moves to cup her cheek gently. His own tiredness is still washing over him, but this is far too important for him to put off for another time. ]
With how often I have leaned upon you for support, I think it is only fitting that you allow me to do the same for you.
[ And having said that, he momentarily abandons brushing his fingers against her hair so that he might place his other hand on her other cheek, and he leans forward to place a light but still caring kiss on her lips. ]
I wish only to provide you with all the comfort and care that you have given me.