It... was when I first got here, I promise. [He laughs under his breath just remembering how clueless he'd been back then. The modern city infrastructure did not come easily to a man from Thedas.
He slid an arm behind Ava, over her shoulder, cradling her close and tilting his head to rest against her. His other hand reached for hers, lacing his fingers, and he nodded.]
Thank you. I can't tell you how much it means to have you beside me.
[There's a few seconds of silence, and he exhales shakily.]
Well. Yes, actually, I can. And I want to. I've been thinking, Ava, and I don't...
[Hmmm. Well. That's not true, is it?]
I do know why I haven't told you. And I think it's the same for you. We're both afraid of hurting each other. But not saying it doesn't mean it's not there.
[He rests his forehead against her and closes his eyes.]
You're very important to me. I care about you. I-- love you. And I want you to hear me say it.
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Date: 2019-11-09 06:55 pm (UTC)He slid an arm behind Ava, over her shoulder, cradling her close and tilting his head to rest against her. His other hand reached for hers, lacing his fingers, and he nodded.]
Thank you. I can't tell you how much it means to have you beside me.
[There's a few seconds of silence, and he exhales shakily.]
Well. Yes, actually, I can. And I want to. I've been thinking, Ava, and I don't...
[Hmmm. Well. That's not true, is it?]
I do know why I haven't told you. And I think it's the same for you. We're both afraid of hurting each other. But not saying it doesn't mean it's not there.
[He rests his forehead against her and closes his eyes.]
You're very important to me. I care about you. I-- love you. And I want you to hear me say it.