[ Once all their layers are off, he has to force himself to (briefly) resist the urge to just press himself against her again. Maybe she really doesn't want him constantly invading her space; maybe she wants this to go slower, or at least, not at the pace he's going. Or maybe she really does want it, and he's overthinking it. He brushes his hand against her forearm once more, in an attempt to satisfy his want to just feel her.
Maybe if Polaris is gone, at least temporarily, he can step in and help be what she needs to ground herself. At least she can lean on him for support if she finds herself needing that. He's willing to do that for her, because he loves her. ]
... Yeah. I want you to stay with me, so- you're staying.
[ Don't tell me I'm going to eat my words. I'll find a way for us to stay together.
Alan tries to push away the voice in his head telling him he's only giving her false hope. There has to be a way. He needs there to be a way. ]
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Maybe if Polaris is gone, at least temporarily, he can step in and help be what she needs to ground herself. At least she can lean on him for support if she finds herself needing that. He's willing to do that for her, because he loves her. ]
... Yeah. I want you to stay with me, so- you're staying.
[ Don't tell me I'm going to eat my words. I'll find a way for us to stay together.
Alan tries to push away the voice in his head telling him he's only giving her false hope. There has to be a way. He needs there to be a way. ]