[ You know, earthquake bonding. Where you're like, shit, we almost died together, wow that was intense, I'm so glad you were there for me. Oh, Ian? Yeah, me and him went through an earthquake together one time. We're pretty close.
Earthquake bonding.
The nudge to his leg sends a little surprise rippling through the bond, and he glances down like he can't quite believe she's doing it. It's too light, it reels him back a little from the heavy depths he's venturing.
Humor is present, but fleeting. He puffs out a soft breath, his best effort at a laugh that doesn't really bloom into anything.
Yeah, him too.
It's just— maybe he's wrong in implying she's asking anything of him. Maybe the right way to put it is it's gonna happen if he sticks around. If they keep hanging out, no matter what she expects from him, he's gonna get attached. It'll be his own fault. It'll come from him.
Don't ignore me sounds super simple on the surface, but it...
Okay, you want him to be honest? ]
If I don't cut you out now it's gonna really fucking suck when you go.
[ He finally flicks his eyes up to hers. Just. There, flat out. That's what it is. That's the kind of hurt he's always running from. ]
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Earthquake bonding.
The nudge to his leg sends a little surprise rippling through the bond, and he glances down like he can't quite believe she's doing it. It's too light, it reels him back a little from the heavy depths he's venturing.
Humor is present, but fleeting. He puffs out a soft breath, his best effort at a laugh that doesn't really bloom into anything.
Yeah, him too.
It's just— maybe he's wrong in implying she's asking anything of him. Maybe the right way to put it is it's gonna happen if he sticks around. If they keep hanging out, no matter what she expects from him, he's gonna get attached. It'll be his own fault. It'll come from him.
Don't ignore me sounds super simple on the surface, but it...
Okay, you want him to be honest? ]
If I don't cut you out now it's gonna really fucking suck when you go.
[ He finally flicks his eyes up to hers. Just. There, flat out. That's what it is. That's the kind of hurt he's always running from. ]