@MsDrGrace Of course. [His face is still in her hair… it’s been so long since he’s been this close to a person. He closes his eyes and begins to hum quietly]
@MsDrGrace [He pulls her close and automatically, like muscle memory, presses his lips to the top of her head] You’re ok, he’ll be ok, let your self rest, I’ve got you, sweetie.
@MsDrGrace Of course [his voice is quiet, his face serious. He sits next to her, and, very hesitantly puts his arm out. What if this is too far. He’s not sure of himself.]
@MsDrGrace [He follows, he doesn’t want her to feel alone for even for a moment.] Do you need anything? Or do you want me to just sit with you, I will, sweetheart.
@MsDrGrace [He moves his hand so one’s resting in her hair and the other’s flat on her back, he closes his eyes pressing his face against the top of her head.] It’ll be alright, I promise.
@MsDrGrace [He leans down to look her in the eyes, his fingertips scratching her head almost idly] He’s going to be alright, I promise. I’m here, I won’t let anything happen to either of you, okay? You’re alright, it’ll be alright. I’m here, I’m with you, Grace.
@MsDrGrace [He closes the distance between them, grabbing her face in his hands] Grace, Grace, you’re just as good as him, you’re equals. He would not have risked… anything if he hadn’t thought you were worth it, and he’s right. You are.
@MsDrGrace Hey look, look at me. [He reaches out towards her] He’ll get better, it just takes time, Eridians are very resilient. He wouldn’t have done it if it meant he’d be leaving you alone forever.
@MsDrGrace [He fights the urge to correct her. Obviously, he knows exactly how she feels, but she doesn’t need to hear that right now. Instead, he grips her a little tighter. Glitter pricks at the corners of his eyes. ] It’ll be okay, Grace. It’s going to be okay.
@MsDrGrace [He smiles, swaying slightly with her.] I know, you’re okay. You’re not alone. [He absentmindedly makes circles with his thumb where it’s landed on her shoulder. He hums, leaning his cheek on her head a little.]
@MsDrGrace [He’s frozen for a second. Sure Armando had some sensation but this was…more… He returns the hug, tightly, like he’s scared none of it is real and he’s just watching again. He can’t completely feel it, like he would if he had a real body, but it lights him up.]H-Hi there.
@MsDrGrace [He doesn’t immediately turn back, for a minute he keeps watching her, his face pinched and serious. Then he relaxes, turning back to the work left in front of him.] Doesn’t seem like nothing, Grace.
@MsDrGrace [He notices her wincing, and turns to fully face her] Hey, you ok? Maybe you need to rest for a bit, we’re almost done I can finish it myself.