[ Those needles in the chest are suddenly knives. Somehow, it would have been better if she'd taken the opportunity to tease him with a friendly insult. It had been the perfect set-up, but of course, Maelle would instead take the opportunity to make sure he feels welcome. She must sense his anxiety, maybe mistaking it for jealousy over her found family. That may not be entirely wrong, but it would be a gift were that to be his only problem.
Ruined by his own success. ]
Yes, well...
[ Any attempt at light-hearted banter to deflect is vanished, but for that, his smile is now more earnest than anything he was managing before. That may mean it's more difficult to hide the cloud of pain behind the light blue of his eyes, but it doesn't overcast the warmth she draws out of him.
Unfolding his arms, Verso reaches up to gently settle a hand over her shoulder with an affectionate squeeze. ]
And you have me. I suppose you're stuck with me, no matter where you go.
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Ruined by his own success. ]
Yes, well...
[ Any attempt at light-hearted banter to deflect is vanished, but for that, his smile is now more earnest than anything he was managing before. That may mean it's more difficult to hide the cloud of pain behind the light blue of his eyes, but it doesn't overcast the warmth she draws out of him.
Unfolding his arms, Verso reaches up to gently settle a hand over her shoulder with an affectionate squeeze. ]
And you have me. I suppose you're stuck with me, no matter where you go.
[ Until he can get her back home, that is. ]