@PRlNCESSMELINOE bumbling, murmured attempts. It's not as if he's blind to the truths they tiptoe around, just wilfully ignorant. This just isn't the time for it.
@PRlNCESSMELINOE He lifts a hand, fingers hovering ever so close to her face. After a moment's hesitation, he brushes an errant lock of hair from her face.
"It's not a cage when I'm with you."
It's the closest thing to a confession he's heard from her— far more successful than his own
@PRlNCESSMELINOE "When this is over, you won't ever have to think about it."
Before the doubt sets in, he blurts. "I'll come back. To the Crossroads, the Underworld, Olympus, wherever you are. Just not right now."
It's a mistake. He shouldn't make promises he can't keep; he already ran once.
@PRlNCESSMELINOE "You've got enough on your plate without it." Perhaps realizing just how close they are, he takes a half-step back.
"I'll be careful, hey?"
@PRlNCESSMELINOE "Hmm." Icarus narrowed his eyes. It wasn't until he gave her a look up and down that he finally nodded.
"Good. It won't stop me from worrying, but I can't fuss over you forever, can I?"
I'm *always* right. [She gently jabs him with her elbow.] Except for when I'm not, but you're right, I *am* right, right now. [what?]
... Anyway, I'm holding you to that, you'll never see me coming. Sneak up right behind you and bring you home.
@PRlNCESSMELINOE "Especially when you're being stubborn. Once you've set your mind, you can be like a dog with a bone." Wiping the last of the salve off his thumb, he makes an unabashedly fond smile before scanning over the rest of her.
"Are you hurt anywhere else? Don't be shy."
@Cretefallen / and it's not because he dislikes animals! He actually loves little critters an embarrassing amount!It's because he thinks he messes everything up and he can't take care of anything.
When he finally has to learn, he puts in all the effort to become the best pet parent ever!!