[The universe might not need a Hana Song that feel the threat of tears -
but he does. He will.
He's too old by now to believe in forever or that anything lasts that long. Even the stars burn out. Even the universe ends. He isn't sure when he started realizing that she wouldn't be with him all his life that he'd have to let her go, but he understands it. Now. He saw her tears, coming home, he sees how happy she is even if she's sad about his leaving. She needs to be here and he - can't stay with her.
And he can't let himself believe she's ever going to leave all of this for the cold of space with him. Because, if he does, and she won't -
So his arms wrap tighter around her as she burrows into him and he hums as if he's agreeing to all her conditions. Because he will. Eventually he'll be able to stand in the rain again without the heartache and he'll smell flowers and his memories of her won't hurt. But - it's going to be a long time and he's almost glad there's an entire war to distract him from the pain. He latches on to the last thing though. Latches on to it and holds it tight. Because its the most important part and its the one that he's use to keep going. He forces the edges of his lips up when she looks up at him. Lets go of her enough with his human hand to reach up and cup her cheek.
She's beautiful. She's never going to stop being beautiful.]
You're going to be all right. You're Hana Song. The strongest woman I know. I'm going to count on that.
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but he does. He will.
He's too old by now to believe in forever or that anything lasts that long. Even the stars burn out. Even the universe ends. He isn't sure when he started realizing that she wouldn't be with him all his life that he'd have to let her go, but he understands it. Now. He saw her tears, coming home, he sees how happy she is even if she's sad about his leaving. She needs to be here and he - can't stay with her.
And he can't let himself believe she's ever going to leave all of this for the cold of space with him. Because, if he does, and she won't -
So his arms wrap tighter around her as she burrows into him and he hums as if he's agreeing to all her conditions. Because he will. Eventually he'll be able to stand in the rain again without the heartache and he'll smell flowers and his memories of her won't hurt. But - it's going to be a long time and he's almost glad there's an entire war to distract him from the pain. He latches on to the last thing though. Latches on to it and holds it tight. Because its the most important part and its the one that he's use to keep going. He forces the edges of his lips up when she looks up at him. Lets go of her enough with his human hand to reach up and cup her cheek.
She's beautiful. She's never going to stop being beautiful.]
You're going to be all right. You're Hana Song. The strongest woman I know. I'm going to count on that.