[The relief he gets over the fact that you haven't simply gone and walked out the door is incredibly short-lived. Seeing you so wrecked is... well. 'Enlightening', for the lack of a better word.
Now he's moving. His approach is careful, yes, but he isn't taking his time. In spite of everything together with his own very real doubts, he rather desperately wants to make sure that at least one of you is going to be all right - and yes, that he doesn't end up losing you. The least he could do is try, right?
Reaching out now with one hand, to hold your face and try to look you straight in the eye. Any attempt to bolt or push him away at this point is going to be met with firm, staunch attempts on his part at staying close, and waiting for you to meet his gaze.]
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Now he's moving. His approach is careful, yes, but he isn't taking his time. In spite of everything together with his own very real doubts, he rather desperately wants to make sure that at least one of you is going to be all right - and yes, that he doesn't end up losing you. The least he could do is try, right?
Reaching out now with one hand, to hold your face and try to look you straight in the eye. Any attempt to bolt or push him away at this point is going to be met with firm, staunch attempts on his part at staying close, and waiting for you to meet his gaze.]