[ He hears her words and feels her trying to pull him back from the resurfacing memories, but they are not so inclined to let him go that easily, nor will they be dislodged so soon. Of all the memories he wished to recall, the memory of their last moments together as Costas and Althea is not one of them. But of course, it rarely is that simple.
Words seem to fail, but he reaches for her hand to squeeze it as firmly as he is able. It would be better if he could speak and reassure her that her words have reached him, but until this moment passes, and whatever it is that is hindering his voice lets go, gestures and holding her hand is all he can manage. It is quite frustrating, as this is not the first time that he found himself unable to communicate as he wished to, but perhaps this will be the last time. It is already one time too many, in his mind. ]
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Words seem to fail, but he reaches for her hand to squeeze it as firmly as he is able. It would be better if he could speak and reassure her that her words have reached him, but until this moment passes, and whatever it is that is hindering his voice lets go, gestures and holding her hand is all he can manage. It is quite frustrating, as this is not the first time that he found himself unable to communicate as he wished to, but perhaps this will be the last time. It is already one time too many, in his mind. ]