[No, he decides at the last moment. He won't do that.]
...there's something I have for you, but you can't have it until after tomorrow, okay? If I don't find a way to get it to you myself, Kumon will have it.
[There is plenty of darkness in him, he has to chase away those demons every time he's alone with his own thoughts. But the light is there too, even if it's gone dim for the time being.
Light and darkness, warmth and shadow. Two halves to his whole being.]
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Date: 2022-03-20 04:11 am (UTC)I...would rather it be me than you.
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Date: 2022-03-20 04:12 am (UTC)[she thinks about disagreeing, but she doesn't want to argue tonight. there's a sense both of fondness and sadness.]
But - I hope you don't blame yourself. It was not your fault.
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Date: 2022-03-20 04:18 am (UTC)[Sometimes you're told all the problems in your life are your fault and you have to fight hard to not instantly blame everything on yourself.]
...hey, Vin?
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Date: 2022-03-20 04:20 am (UTC)[she glances towards him.]
Yes?
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Date: 2022-03-20 04:31 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-03-20 04:32 am (UTC)3/3
Date: 2022-03-20 04:33 am (UTC)...there's something I have for you, but you can't have it until after tomorrow, okay? If I don't find a way to get it to you myself, Kumon will have it.
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Date: 2022-03-20 04:35 am (UTC)[she pauses for a moment.]
I would rather know what it is now, if I may. Before...
[that part goes unspoken, but she's sure he can guess.]
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Date: 2022-03-20 04:45 am (UTC)It's nothing bad though, I promise. I'm just finishing up a promise I made for you weeks ago, right after we first arrived.
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Date: 2022-03-20 04:46 am (UTC)...Alright. I trust you.
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Date: 2022-03-20 04:53 am (UTC)[Unless Vin gets rolled as executioner tomorrow at least.]
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Date: 2022-03-20 04:56 am (UTC)Percy lived after choosing combat. The same thing could happen again.
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Date: 2022-03-20 05:16 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-03-20 01:34 pm (UTC)...I will remind you that this was not your fault.
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Date: 2022-03-20 02:28 pm (UTC)I'll be grateful for that reminder. And, if you still want to, you can stay with me and Kumon.
[Or. Just Kumon. If that's how things go.]
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Date: 2022-03-20 03:16 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-03-20 03:26 pm (UTC)Just making sure you know it's an option.
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Date: 2022-03-20 03:28 pm (UTC)I would not leave you.
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Date: 2022-03-20 03:33 pm (UTC)[He squeezes back in turn.]
For seeing the worst in me, and not running away.
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Date: 2022-03-20 03:36 pm (UTC)[her feelings are very soft, very fond.]
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Date: 2022-03-20 03:46 pm (UTC)[There is plenty of darkness in him, he has to chase away those demons every time he's alone with his own thoughts. But the light is there too, even if it's gone dim for the time being.
Light and darkness, warmth and shadow. Two halves to his whole being.]