[ Even if the word isn't perfect, Clive understands what she means. It's impossible to ignore what this magic has given him: a fresh shot at life, his dearest love by his side, his brother happy and whole. There's not much he wouldn't give in return for these things, and part of him is waiting for the inevitable ask, for the other shoe to drop and show him just how much he'll have to pay, but for now...
For now, he's going to accept it for what it is and live.
Squeezing Jill gently to his side, he listens silently as she muses on certainty, on finding her feet in this new world, and he can only nod in agreement. ]
There's no call for haste. The little details will fall into place with time, and you know that I'll give you aught that it is within my power to give. That day will come sooner than you expect, and with the dawn, a new life for us.
[ His smile turns a little bit mischievous then, and he bows his head to bring his mouth closer to her ear. ]
On the topic of said soft bed, I certainly hope retiring isn't the extent of your plans.
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Date: 2024-03-30 10:50 pm (UTC)For now, he's going to accept it for what it is and live.
Squeezing Jill gently to his side, he listens silently as she muses on certainty, on finding her feet in this new world, and he can only nod in agreement. ]
There's no call for haste. The little details will fall into place with time, and you know that I'll give you aught that it is within my power to give. That day will come sooner than you expect, and with the dawn, a new life for us.
[ His smile turns a little bit mischievous then, and he bows his head to bring his mouth closer to her ear. ]
On the topic of said soft bed, I certainly hope retiring isn't the extent of your plans.