[And it's a little while longer before he says anything, waiting until he's sure she's well an truly asleep. He feels raw, too--especially after her last words...word. It makes him think about things he really prefers to not think about. There were way, way too many threads entangled around that word for him, especially at present and now he's got her sleeping weight curled up against him as a constant reminder.
After a moment, the silence is deafening and his mind is racing too fast, so he finally speaks. Pepper always had a way of slowing him, stabilizing him. His voice is quiet and even, despite his state, as he turns to look at her.]
A sight you probably thought you'd never see, huh. [He glances down at Elicia, a small, sad smile on his face.]
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After a moment, the silence is deafening and his mind is racing too fast, so he finally speaks. Pepper always had a way of slowing him, stabilizing him. His voice is quiet and even, despite his state, as he turns to look at her.]
A sight you probably thought you'd never see, huh. [He glances down at Elicia, a small, sad smile on his face.]