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its unfortunate, really— her intense struggle with vulnerability and controlled emotions. its incredibly hard to grasp, especially given circumstances.
“ its nothing, magnus. ”
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brows furrowing, suddenly very alert of surroundings. not bothering to stand from where she’s laid on her bed, back facing the door.
“ im fine ! ” called back out with 𝘸ay more snark than usual.
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“ you forget im armed with damp clay and a dream. ” always willing to tease right back. for a long moment, her gaze fixes back on the ceiling .. then she stands in one swift movement. +
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brows both raise to amplify expression of dramatics, unbothered herself by the stuck pieces awaiting to fall. she catches one in her left hand, tossing it backwards towards the rest of her supply. +
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alex juggles two options in his mind; accept the vulnerability and express a bit of his own, or comfort the best he can without doing such.
“ honestly, ive been trying too. its nervewracking sometimes. ”
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alex shifts a bit awkwardly, not the greatest when it comes to feelings. he chews on his lip. “ trust me, i can tell .. but thats not really a bad thing. ”
he hums. “ just means youre considerate. ”
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“ if i was uncomfortable, i wouldve left, magnus. im just— getting used to things. thats all. ” internally cursing himself for screwing over the moment, shifting to look at him.
“ im staying, thats final. ”
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“ i was mostly kidding. ” quick to correct self, posture almost threatening to straighten with hesitance. “ ill stay. no guaranteeing itll be all night, though. ” a somewhat sheepish moment of honesty.
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“ right, sure, ‘extended borrowing.’ ” he replies with sarcasm beneath his typical tone, huffing at the affection. it still takes some getting used to.
“ i think ill just sleep right here, actually. ”
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“ thats literally still stealing, magnus. ” he breathes out somewhat of a laugh, rolling his eyes.
“ ha—ha, you’re funny. you’re also spared until my exhaustion is cured. ”
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“ you totally stole it. ” alex murmurs, features withholding suspicion unseen due to the way his head lays.
despite the tone in alex’s voice, if assumption is correct, he wont fight it right now.
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