He watches Leo seem to shrink, the vulnerability in his voice matched soon enough by his tears - it surprises Mithrun, but he thinks he understands. If anything, it sounds painful.
A beat, and he lifts his hand so carefully, and gently lays his fingers along Leo's cheek - tentative, if Leo will accept it. )
... There wasn't anyone there for you? ( He finds Leo's gaze, even if Leo's eyes are a little too blurry to hold it perfectly. That's fine, that's fine. ) Can I be here for you now?
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He watches Leo seem to shrink, the vulnerability in his voice matched soon enough by his tears - it surprises Mithrun, but he thinks he understands. If anything, it sounds painful.
A beat, and he lifts his hand so carefully, and gently lays his fingers along Leo's cheek - tentative, if Leo will accept it. )
... There wasn't anyone there for you? ( He finds Leo's gaze, even if Leo's eyes are a little too blurry to hold it perfectly. That's fine, that's fine. ) Can I be here for you now?