[ Knowing how she stayed by his side, patiently waiting and helping him through the worst of the long fight of being tempered, he is resolved to be every bit as patient with her now. If she continues to cry, he means to hold her and reassure her for as long as it takes.
But as her tears come to a halt and she seems to calm down a little, his thoughts turn to what he might do or say to help her through this. His hands remain where they are, holding her and doing what he can to comfort her, but his head tilts to one side as he ponders his actions. ]
You have told me what transpired while you were away from us. I can scarcely imagine the things you have seen and what you have gone through, but- It is more that I wish for you to know that you do not have to be anything but who you are. And perhaps even more importantly, you do not need to work so hard to maintain the appearance of being all right, when you know that all is not well with yourself.
[ He knows that he is still learning these lessons himself, but it seems to him that she needs the reminder as well. ]
You will not be disappointing me or anyone else if you need time to recover and to be a person... A person who has gone through nothing short of hell in order to save not just one world but two. I think that none would begrudge you feelings of weakness after everything that you have done.
[ He moves his hands to take hold of hers, and he gives them a firm squeeze. ]
Lantaa, if you are feeling broken and as though you cannot find the strength to go on... Rest. Rest, and know that I will be with you every step of the way.
[ Perhaps it is strange, because he does not feel very strong himself, but being strong for her makes him feel more resolved and even stronger himself.
And having said all that, he leans in so that he can press a kiss to the side of her head. He does not know if his words will help, or if there is more that he ought to say, but he is simply following his heart in this moment. ]
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But as her tears come to a halt and she seems to calm down a little, his thoughts turn to what he might do or say to help her through this. His hands remain where they are, holding her and doing what he can to comfort her, but his head tilts to one side as he ponders his actions. ]
You have told me what transpired while you were away from us. I can scarcely imagine the things you have seen and what you have gone through, but- It is more that I wish for you to know that you do not have to be anything but who you are. And perhaps even more importantly, you do not need to work so hard to maintain the appearance of being all right, when you know that all is not well with yourself.
[ He knows that he is still learning these lessons himself, but it seems to him that she needs the reminder as well. ]
You will not be disappointing me or anyone else if you need time to recover and to be a person... A person who has gone through nothing short of hell in order to save not just one world but two. I think that none would begrudge you feelings of weakness after everything that you have done.
[ He moves his hands to take hold of hers, and he gives them a firm squeeze. ]
Lantaa, if you are feeling broken and as though you cannot find the strength to go on... Rest. Rest, and know that I will be with you every step of the way.
[ Perhaps it is strange, because he does not feel very strong himself, but being strong for her makes him feel more resolved and even stronger himself.
And having said all that, he leans in so that he can press a kiss to the side of her head. He does not know if his words will help, or if there is more that he ought to say, but he is simply following his heart in this moment. ]