{ his eyes flutter when she leans down, doing his best to not flinch on impulse when logically he knows nothing bad is coming. it's when she presses the gentle kiss to his forehead that he finally lets himself relax, lets himself sink into her and the couch. to lean into her warmth. }
This is already more than enough.
{ and despite saying he wouldn't be able to easily fall asleep, he does shut his eyes now, at least intending to rest even if it doesn't equate to slumber. }
[She hums a little, stroking her fingers over his hair, then lapses into a soft tune that she remembers from when she was much, much younger than she is now.
Guizhong sinks back into the couch cushions and closes her eyes, content to stay there for as long as he needs her.]
{ it takes time, of course it does, but after some time he does eventually drift off to sleep. it isn't an easy sleep, but it is easier with her being there. she'll see his brow furrow at points, but he isn't waking up in a cold sweat. he isn't screaming out.
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Date: 2026-04-05 03:33 pm (UTC)This is already more than enough.
{ and despite saying he wouldn't be able to easily fall asleep, he does shut his eyes now, at least intending to rest even if it doesn't equate to slumber. }
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Date: 2026-04-11 04:47 pm (UTC)Guizhong sinks back into the couch cushions and closes her eyes, content to stay there for as long as he needs her.]
🎀 tenderly wraps this up
Date: 2026-04-12 10:23 pm (UTC)it's an improvement. }