There’s an argument to be made about nature and nurture. I find sometimes it can be difficult to overcome what’s in your nature. [ a pause, as he finally pulls his hand back a little to let her wipe her face, holding the extra tissues out of the way; though he looks generally exhausted, with the concealer he put under his eyes finally starting to flake away fully, there’s a look on his face that’s genuine. a small, tired smile. ] But, it’s worth it, when you do.
[ so worth it. it’s been worth every conditioned moment, every electric shock. every day comes down to moments like these for fei du— moments where he feels human, and alive. his chest is thin, but it hides a heavy heart, and it’s one that he’s earned.
he laughs a little when she says that, and waves a hand to get them a glass of water each. ]
I don’t need help, darling. [ There’s nothing to be done. ] So, I don’t mind.
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[ so worth it. it’s been worth every conditioned moment, every electric shock. every day comes down to moments like these for fei du— moments where he feels human, and alive. his chest is thin, but it hides a heavy heart, and it’s one that he’s earned.
he laughs a little when she says that, and waves a hand to get them a glass of water each. ]
I don’t need help, darling. [ There’s nothing to be done. ] So, I don’t mind.