( he's not in the habit of denying gilia, of course, even when it runs against his better judgment. now won't be any different, but — there's something in the way she asks, slipping right past his usual defenses and into that warm, familiar tone that gives him pause.
it feels heavy, like her words carry more than just a request; there’s an urgency underneath that he can’t ignore. )
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( he's not in the habit of denying gilia, of course, even when it runs against his better judgment. now won't be any different, but — there's something in the way she asks, slipping right past his usual defenses and into that warm, familiar tone that gives him pause.
it feels heavy, like her words carry more than just a request; there’s an urgency underneath that he can’t ignore. )
What's happening, Gilia?