when's the last time that was all someone wanted for him? genuinely, honestly -- that they were happy in whatever decision he made because it had been his choice? not since before his mom got sick, he's sure, and definitely not in kyrat. he's been choking under this pressure to be someone else (son of mohan ghale), and now? he can breathe.
his next breath shudders when he drags it in, responding to the way pagan curls into him by tucking himself closer in kind. ]
... I'm sorry that I didn't listen to you that first day. That it took so long to get here. [ a little huff of a laugh. ] That I called you creepy.
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Date: 2021-11-09 05:46 pm (UTC)when's the last time that was all someone wanted for him? genuinely, honestly -- that they were happy in whatever decision he made because it had been his choice? not since before his mom got sick, he's sure, and definitely not in kyrat. he's been choking under this pressure to be someone else (son of mohan ghale), and now? he can breathe.
his next breath shudders when he drags it in, responding to the way pagan curls into him by tucking himself closer in kind. ]
... I'm sorry that I didn't listen to you that first day. That it took so long to get here. [ a little huff of a laugh. ] That I called you creepy.