he knew, of course. it isn't time yet for her to open her eyes and come to the realization that she wants to change. and even if he knew that before he opened his mouth, even if he was well aware that reality before their paths crossed today -- seeing her withdraw, seeing her pull back from him as she begins erecting a familiar wall...
it makes the miserable sink of his heart all the harder to stomach. ]
...It isn't too late. And it doesn't have to be. I just... I want you to remember there is another way, even if you feel it isn't the right one, yet.
[ because it - and he - will be waiting for her.
when she is ready.
it is so, so hard, but -- Abel forces himself to ease his hold, relinquish his grip on her hand and permit her to draw back should she so wish it. ]
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he knew, of course. it isn't time yet for her to open her eyes and come to the realization that she wants to change. and even if he knew that before he opened his mouth, even if he was well aware that reality before their paths crossed today -- seeing her withdraw, seeing her pull back from him as she begins erecting a familiar wall...
it makes the miserable sink of his heart all the harder to stomach. ]
...It isn't too late. And it doesn't have to be. I just... I want you to remember there is another way, even if you feel it isn't the right one, yet.
[ because it - and he - will be waiting for her.
when she is ready.
it is so, so hard, but -- Abel forces himself to ease his hold, relinquish his grip on her hand and permit her to draw back should she so wish it. ]