but at his next words, medea lifts a hand to brush her knuckles gently against his cheek, a gesture of appreciation for listening to her softer moments and not judging too much. it's a brief touch before she withdraws her hand, a silent thanks. ]
The stakes are higher when you have to think about other people, but that's the path I'm choosing.
[ more than being good or bad or being better, the path she wants to take is one where the people she cares about will be alive. ]
he gives her a look, but he does get over it pretty quickly. especially as he feels her hand on his cheek. at first, rafayel's brows raise slightly, his eyes widened in subtle surprise. it's an unfamiliar gesture, but he makes it a point not to pull back. instead, his eyes close briefly, his head tilting delicately into her palm. at least, before she removes her hand. ]
The more arduous the path, the more beautiful the end. That's what people say, anyway. [ ... ] It sounds like you won't regret it, at least.
Yeah, you're right. Honestly, I still think I could regret it down the line...
But, I'm also okay with that. [ he does lean his shoulder against hers, as if to emphasize that maybe they could be brave together. no, they had no choice but to. at least for the people in their lives. π£ ]
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[ if they're being honest, this is still honest.
but at his next words, medea lifts a hand to brush her knuckles gently against his cheek, a gesture of appreciation for listening to her softer moments and not judging too much. it's a brief touch before she withdraws her hand, a silent thanks. ]
The stakes are higher when you have to think about other people, but that's the path I'm choosing.
[ more than being good or bad or being better, the path she wants to take is one where the people she cares about will be alive. ]
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he gives her a look, but he does get over it pretty quickly. especially as he feels her hand on his cheek. at first, rafayel's brows raise slightly, his eyes widened in subtle surprise. it's an unfamiliar gesture, but he makes it a point not to pull back. instead, his eyes close briefly, his head tilting delicately into her palm. at least, before she removes her hand. ]
The more arduous the path, the more beautiful the end. That's what people say, anyway. [ ... ] It sounds like you won't regret it, at least.
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[ after much thought. too much thought. ]
So it'd be pathetic if it ends in regret. Isn't it similar for you?
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But, I'm also okay with that. [ he does lean his shoulder against hers, as if to emphasize that maybe they could be brave together. no, they had no choice but to. at least for the people in their lives. π£ ]