[It speaks to how much Peter trusts Norman, that even now he doesn't seem to startle or shy away from the man's touch. The entire conversation so far had been rough emotionally for both of them, but Peter's trust doesn't waver.
There are so many other things Peter wants to say, wants to let drop out of him but it deflates as soon as Norman holds him.
He's fine.
He has to be.
He takes in a few breaths, just pressing his face against Norman's shoulder for a moment.]
Okay... I- Okay. [He doesn't believe that at all. Not even slightly, but he can pretend for Norman.]
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31/7/22 17:51 (UTC)There are so many other things Peter wants to say, wants to let drop out of him but it deflates as soon as Norman holds him.
He's fine.
He has to be.
He takes in a few breaths, just pressing his face against Norman's shoulder for a moment.]
Okay... I- Okay. [He doesn't believe that at all. Not even slightly, but he can pretend for Norman.]