[ she may hate him for it, but he feels better hearing how she really is. it took him a long time to break through and the fact that she'll even answer a question like that seems a testament to his dedication. he nods to show he understands, actively listening while his free hand comes up to rest gently on her arm as he takes another long swallow from the bottle. ]
That's good. I mean, you're a step ahead of me. [ one corner of his lips quirk up in a self-deprecating smile, realizing as he meets her eyes he was very wrong: this is hard for her, too. and why wouldn't it be? they went through the same exact hell ride, which still seems completely impossible and yet here they are. ]
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That's good. I mean, you're a step ahead of me. [ one corner of his lips quirk up in a self-deprecating smile, realizing as he meets her eyes he was very wrong: this is hard for her, too. and why wouldn't it be? they went through the same exact hell ride, which still seems completely impossible and yet here they are. ]