[ He's grateful for her leaning back first, because then it's easy to just slowly fall along with her. He gets a brief, smile-in-the-corner-of-his-mouth as he props himself up with his free hand, before finally settling down on his side. He flexes the hand she's holding, then resumes their finger-threaded position, pulling it up to rest in the center of her stomach...
His free hand he uses to touch her cheek with the back of his hand. It's been several long seconds since she said that, but he only just now takes a deep breath before answering. ]
It's not being unsure... at least, not about you.
[ Slowly, he works that free hand around her neck, upper back, and rests it on her opposite shoulder, still laying on his side so he can look at her properly while he speaks. ]
I just... hope I don't ruin this with more dunamis outbursts, that's all. I used to be better at controlling it, with my meditation, but tonight...
[ He flattens his mouth with a very brief shake of his head on the pillow. ]
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What? No! I- I want to.
[ He rests a hand on her thigh. ]
Maybe if... we just lay down and see how it goes. I want to h... hold you again.
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O-Okay that's fine as long as you're sure.
[She smiles and lies back, still holding that hand.]
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His free hand he uses to touch her cheek with the back of his hand. It's been several long seconds since she said that, but he only just now takes a deep breath before answering. ]
It's not being unsure... at least, not about you.
[ Slowly, he works that free hand around her neck, upper back, and rests it on her opposite shoulder, still laying on his side so he can look at her properly while he speaks. ]
I just... hope I don't ruin this with more dunamis outbursts, that's all. I used to be better at controlling it, with my meditation, but tonight...
[ He flattens his mouth with a very brief shake of his head on the pillow. ]
I missed you so much, Naminé.