[ Safely, she pulls his mind back from within to reality, that focus that had been turned inward unfurling outward instead. It’s a gentle journey back to finish, safe with her guidance as if waking up to natural light... except when either of them might open their eyes, it’s completely dark. They’ve been sitting here this entire time.
It is her smile that greets him, pride shining in her eyes for him for what he’s managed to do. Even unraveling a single signature of that energy is a feat, and she wants to say as much— and perhaps give a suggestion that they celebrate the accomplishment in some way— but then she notices the wetness upon his cheeks. He had been crying...?
Cue her concern coming into full play— ]
Oh— oh, Noct, I— [ Didn’t notice. ] Are you alright? How are you feeling? [ The hand that had been upon his shoulder lifts to his cheek, feeling the remnant of tears. Her gaze remains questioning, did something happen? ]
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It is her smile that greets him, pride shining in her eyes for him for what he’s managed to do. Even unraveling a single signature of that energy is a feat, and she wants to say as much— and perhaps give a suggestion that they celebrate the accomplishment in some way— but then she notices the wetness upon his cheeks. He had been crying...?
Cue her concern coming into full play— ]
Oh— oh, Noct, I— [ Didn’t notice. ] Are you alright? How are you feeling? [ The hand that had been upon his shoulder lifts to his cheek, feeling the remnant of tears. Her gaze remains questioning, did something happen? ]