Hey... [Sorey is openly crying now. Even if Dezel couldn't tell by the sounds, the wind shares its secrets even if he doesn't want to know. In this case, it's hella awkward-- but he knows Sorey needs him right here, just like Dezel needs him.] Hey, it's okay. Let it out.
[He's suddenly nineteen again and dealing with a redhead pulling at his hair, screaming at him when he says her name, running away and disappearing into the reeds. Dezel shifts and leaves his hat on the wayside, as it's not important right now, and he wraps an arm around Sorey's side. Then, effortlessly and without hesitation, he tugs the boy against him.
It's surprisingly comfortable like this, with Sorey's fluffy head tucked just beneath Dezel's chin. He could get used to this-- and that's the thought that terrifies him. He can't get used to this. Sorey will leave one day, just like Rose did. Just like all the others, and their children, and their childrens' children.
But that doesn't mean he can't be here for Sorey right now.]
She knew. That's why she came to you.
[He threads his fingers through messy brown hair.]
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[He's suddenly nineteen again and dealing with a redhead pulling at his hair, screaming at him when he says her name, running away and disappearing into the reeds. Dezel shifts and leaves his hat on the wayside, as it's not important right now, and he wraps an arm around Sorey's side. Then, effortlessly and without hesitation, he tugs the boy against him.
It's surprisingly comfortable like this, with Sorey's fluffy head tucked just beneath Dezel's chin. He could get used to this-- and that's the thought that terrifies him. He can't get used to this. Sorey will leave one day, just like Rose did. Just like all the others, and their children, and their childrens' children.
But that doesn't mean he can't be here for Sorey right now.]
She knew. That's why she came to you.
[He threads his fingers through messy brown hair.]
She knew.