[He leans into the embrace gladly, quietly, his eyes closing as he holds her back and rests his chin on her shoulder. She's right, surely. Knowing his fate, knowing this is borrowed time and that the eyes of the world aren't on them the way they were back home, what reason would he have to stay distant? It makes sense, logically. But hearts aren't logical, and neither is fear. He can't shake the idea that telling Regis anything more, or hinting at his final duty as king, would only make their lives worse, not better.
He's not sure if he could bring himself to say it, even if he wanted to.]
Knowing our luck, and this place... I dunno if it'll be my choice in the end.
[The world so often chooses for them, what they do or do not know.]
[ It's the worst part of this world, that ability to choose when such sensitive, personal information is shared or not. She wishes it will be his choice, whether or not to tell Regis more. She hopes it will be.
Pyra kisses him upon his cheek, pulling back to look at him. ]
Well... We know that you don't have to make a decision now. And this isn't an easy topic.
[He looks cautiously up at her, his lips twitching in an attempt to smile. Just like always, she's managed to reassure him, even if the issue isn't resolved. She helps him realize it doesn't have to be- that even thinking about it is progress. And-]
Thinking about it is at least better than pretending it's not a problem.
[ She smiles in a way that she hopes is encouraging. Talking about it is a beginning, and she feels that if he's anything like her, he's mostly kept most of this to himself. ]
...And, whatever you decide. You have my support. Okay?
If it helped any, then I'm glad. And I'll be here for you, too.
[He doesn't know what his goal here was beyond be helpful, and to check if she's okay. As much as anyone can be okay this particular week, at least. If that was successful, then for the moment, he's content. The rest can wait.]
You want to finish up here then get some lunch? We should get a decent bite when we can.
[He reaches for the trowel again, ready to lend a hand again.]
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He's not sure if he could bring himself to say it, even if he wanted to.]
Knowing our luck, and this place... I dunno if it'll be my choice in the end.
[The world so often chooses for them, what they do or do not know.]
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Pyra kisses him upon his cheek, pulling back to look at him. ]
Well... We know that you don't have to make a decision now. And this isn't an easy topic.
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[He looks cautiously up at her, his lips twitching in an attempt to smile. Just like always, she's managed to reassure him, even if the issue isn't resolved. She helps him realize it doesn't have to be- that even thinking about it is progress. And-]
Thinking about it is at least better than pretending it's not a problem.
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[ She smiles in a way that she hopes is encouraging. Talking about it is a beginning, and she feels that if he's anything like her, he's mostly kept most of this to himself. ]
...And, whatever you decide. You have my support. Okay?
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[Doesn't stop him from appreciating it, either, which is why he tugs her in for a hug and a proper kiss, drawing back after a long moment.]
...Wasn't I the one checking up on you? [No wonder she gets caught off guard when he does this.]
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Mm... Maybe. But you know, I feel reassured already.
[ She an only hope the half of the conversation dedicated to inquiring about him did the same. ]
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[He doesn't know what his goal here was beyond be helpful, and to check if she's okay. As much as anyone can be okay this particular week, at least. If that was successful, then for the moment, he's content. The rest can wait.]
You want to finish up here then get some lunch? We should get a decent bite when we can.
[He reaches for the trowel again, ready to lend a hand again.]
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[ And maybe after lunch they can go save more people... ]