[They flinch when he grabs them, and their hands spasm reflexively into fists at his words, though they realize almost immediately and force their hands at least to unclench. The tears are still coming, but there's a knot of upset in their chest. There jaw is one tight knot though, teeth almost creaking against each other as they meet his threat.]
I asked you to.
[And they meant every word then. They still mean every word now.]
cw; suicidal implications? idk really how to put it but there's something here
I asked you to.
[And they meant every word then. They still mean every word now.]