They had never failed to heal on some level, and they do so again. Physically, they would come out of this with scars, but they would come back to their usual physicality as well. Mentally and emotionally were different scars, and he knew that they would leave their invisible marks on them no matter how much he and Gabe might try to pass it off. It would take time, and there would be plenty of missteps like what they were doing to each other in this room.
He held his bond close, offering a physical comfort while Gabe cried himself out for a second time. He didn't join in, but he knew that it was likely he'd have his own breakdown in future. For now it was Gabriel's turn and he was there to help the older man through it, his arm remaining tight and steely in support.
When the lock down on their link was lifted completely, he felt a nauseating wave of grief, pain, and isolation. It was so similar to his own that he hesitated in opening himself completely but in the end, he decided it would be best for them both if the emotions flowed freely between them again. His own emotions came with an undertone of anger and fear.
He lay there with Gabriel, refusing to move away for as long as his bond needed him.
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Date: 2019-07-22 04:57 pm (UTC)He held his bond close, offering a physical comfort while Gabe cried himself out for a second time. He didn't join in, but he knew that it was likely he'd have his own breakdown in future. For now it was Gabriel's turn and he was there to help the older man through it, his arm remaining tight and steely in support.
When the lock down on their link was lifted completely, he felt a nauseating wave of grief, pain, and isolation. It was so similar to his own that he hesitated in opening himself completely but in the end, he decided it would be best for them both if the emotions flowed freely between them again. His own emotions came with an undertone of anger and fear.
He lay there with Gabriel, refusing to move away for as long as his bond needed him.