[ If he couldn't carry the weight of the people that he cared for, how could he carry the weight of the entire country?
He blinks at the question. A moment of apology comes and goes, but he soon nods that he remembers what he said about him. He didn't want the man to just give excuses for why things did not go his way. The corner of his mouth twists, as he understands Will, too, does not want to give any excuses for why something may not work out. ]
You're right. You won't ever have to worry about such a situation... we will never leave you on your own. But more than that, you're someone who would not give in...
[ When they all abandoned the ship to cut Will a path to Louis, they believed in him. It was also what he had feared the most. Everyone falling and failing; all of them losing their lives. And Will possibly dying alone. Yet -- he did not recall feeling fear in that moment. His heart felt light and at ease, because of that faith that he had in him.
Even if he fell, he did his duty as a noble, as a friend, as someone who loved him; he did all that he could and knew that he could rely on him to do the rest.
Certainly, they were all saved and carried on to the end, but in those seconds when life was uncertain, he felt such warmth -- that is what Will has given them. A belief in something - in someone - more than themselves. So -- ]
It means the world to me that you view yourself as real... as yourself... as a person... because of the hope that you've given all of us in our lowest moments.
[ A brief smile. ]
It'd be wrong of me to change now, wouldn't it, Captain?
[ A softness grows in his stare as he looks at the band on his wrist. He feels a heat rise up the back of his neck and nearly come out as a blush upon his face. He pulled his hand back so that he could rub the side of his face. ]
When you put it like that... I can't say no.
[ He breathes out and in.
The landscape isn't perfect, but this is the place that has meant the most to both of them. It's where he concluded what he should do; when he talked of his future; where they both dreamed together of Halia and what awaited them. How he decided to be a better man than he was yesterday - to always take one more step forward. ]
It's a bit unorthodox... but I suppose I have been courting you for little over a year now... still... [ He reaches his hand out to wrap his pinky around Will's, squeezing their fingers together. A small laugh escapes him. ] ... I promise to share these troubles with you. I promise to listen to yours. And I promise to as I have always... hold you deeply in my heart.
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[ If he couldn't carry the weight of the people that he cared for, how could he carry the weight of the entire country?
He blinks at the question. A moment of apology comes and goes, but he soon nods that he remembers what he said about him. He didn't want the man to just give excuses for why things did not go his way. The corner of his mouth twists, as he understands Will, too, does not want to give any excuses for why something may not work out. ]
You're right. You won't ever have to worry about such a situation... we will never leave you on your own. But more than that, you're someone who would not give in...
[ When they all abandoned the ship to cut Will a path to Louis, they believed in him. It was also what he had feared the most. Everyone falling and failing; all of them losing their lives. And Will possibly dying alone. Yet -- he did not recall feeling fear in that moment. His heart felt light and at ease, because of that faith that he had in him.
Even if he fell, he did his duty as a noble, as a friend, as someone who loved him; he did all that he could and knew that he could rely on him to do the rest.
Certainly, they were all saved and carried on to the end, but in those seconds when life was uncertain, he felt such warmth -- that is what Will has given them. A belief in something - in someone - more than themselves. So -- ]
It means the world to me that you view yourself as real... as yourself... as a person... because of the hope that you've given all of us in our lowest moments.
[ A brief smile. ]
It'd be wrong of me to change now, wouldn't it, Captain?
[ A softness grows in his stare as he looks at the band on his wrist. He feels a heat rise up the back of his neck and nearly come out as a blush upon his face. He pulled his hand back so that he could rub the side of his face. ]
When you put it like that... I can't say no.
[ He breathes out and in.
The landscape isn't perfect, but this is the place that has meant the most to both of them. It's where he concluded what he should do; when he talked of his future; where they both dreamed together of Halia and what awaited them. How he decided to be a better man than he was yesterday - to always take one more step forward. ]
It's a bit unorthodox... but I suppose I have been courting you for little over a year now... still... [ He reaches his hand out to wrap his pinky around Will's, squeezing their fingers together. A small laugh escapes him. ] ... I promise to share these troubles with you. I promise to listen to yours. And I promise to as I have always... hold you deeply in my heart.