[ She's not the only one thinking it. It's entirely cruel how appropriate it would be, either dying at the other's hands. But he spoke the truth; he isn't here to harm her. He wanted to see her, the one face he can honestly say he's glad to see. An encapsulation of stolen, happy moments in a life that doesn't require them.
Anyone else bearing their heart like this would pay for it dearly, and swiftly. Instead he closes the distance between them and pulls her into his arms, letting the warmth of her sink in. There's a sag to his shoulders, instinctive tension relaxing as his head rests against hers.
Of course she isn't cold now. She's with them, walking in the sunlight. He's not entirely sure it suits her, but it was her choice to make. ]
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Anyone else bearing their heart like this would pay for it dearly, and swiftly. Instead he closes the distance between them and pulls her into his arms, letting the warmth of her sink in. There's a sag to his shoulders, instinctive tension relaxing as his head rests against hers.
Of course she isn't cold now. She's with them, walking in the sunlight. He's not entirely sure it suits her, but it was her choice to make. ]