[ It stings when Jim actually looks up and he sees the tears. Stings almost as much as what he has to say next and then he's up front and center again and he can feel the press of his forehead against him through the fabric of his coat. Feel the rumble of words tumble out against him.
Can't do this if..
Very carefully, almost as if Jim will shatter if he shows any less caution than he is right then, hands go from resting on shoulders to sliding around his back. They cross there, arms winding around to pull him close with cheek resting atop his head as he blinks back the rest of what's blurring his vision again. Still manages to fail and some escape, rolling and dripping into brown hair. ]
Of course, you can. You're a lot stronger than you think. And now you're even stronger. Hell, you might even be able to slay a dragon some day. But here you are... selling yourself short.
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Can't do this if..
Very carefully, almost as if Jim will shatter if he shows any less caution than he is right then, hands go from resting on shoulders to sliding around his back. They cross there, arms winding around to pull him close with cheek resting atop his head as he blinks back the rest of what's blurring his vision again.
Still manages to fail and some escape, rolling and dripping into brown hair. ]
Of course, you can. You're a lot stronger than you think. And now you're even stronger. Hell, you might even be able to slay a dragon some day. But here you are... selling yourself short.
[ But that's not the point he's making, is it.. ]