Friend. That's a word they haven't wrote, and only understand after it's come from Lemm directly they were afraid to. They haven't even thought it.
A cold weight is lifted from lingering on their back, and late-realized anxiety gives a hopefully-last sweep through the whole of them. Two strange bugs, coming to a dead kingdom on personal lonely quests, only to find so much more.
Two friends.
The Knight's answering nod is perhaps a little jolting. The promises are acceptable. The friendship is more.
They keep to honesty, even while part of them wishes to stop. To flee, to think, and this would be the cruelest move when they know what they truly want.
Yes. I was afraid to think it for myself. I've been afraid to let myself care here at all, even when I know I do, and I'm working out how.
Yes, we're friends.
Friends expect mistakes and forgive them. We've both done much of that so far. Know I'm happy to be seen as yours regardless as we learn.
After a moment's hesitation--it feels far more than a moment, turning, lifting their arm up awkwardly, nervous (afraid)--they offer their paw. To shake. (To take.)
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Date: 2022-12-13 04:36 am (UTC)A cold weight is lifted from lingering on their back, and late-realized anxiety gives a hopefully-last sweep through the whole of them. Two strange bugs, coming to a dead kingdom on personal lonely quests, only to find so much more.
Two friends.
The Knight's answering nod is perhaps a little jolting. The promises are acceptable. The friendship is more.
They keep to honesty, even while part of them wishes to stop. To flee, to think, and this would be the cruelest move when they know what they truly want.
Yes. I was afraid to think it for myself. I've been afraid to let myself care here at all, even when I know I do, and I'm working out how.
Yes, we're friends.
Friends expect mistakes and forgive them. We've both done much of that so far. Know I'm happy to be seen as yours regardless as we learn.
After a moment's hesitation--it feels far more than a moment, turning, lifting their arm up awkwardly, nervous (afraid)--they offer their paw. To shake. (To take.)