[North swallows, feels like he's in an intervention. He feels exposed, like he's under a spotlight instead of just in a dark room.
North, I'm scared. Your shield-
It'll hold, Theta. Just a little longer. Just keep looking for an ope-
NORTH! Get up, please get up!
He bows his head to hide the tears welling up in his eyes, holds Rascal that much tighter.
It was their first night in real beds, the first night he'd really let himself sleep since they got here. But the little voice that he can't hear anymore but remembers all too well has been haunting him nonetheless.]
Action;
North, I'm scared. Your shield-
It'll hold, Theta. Just a little longer. Just keep looking for an ope-
NORTH! Get up, please get up!
He bows his head to hide the tears welling up in his eyes, holds Rascal that much tighter.
It was their first night in real beds, the first night he'd really let himself sleep since they got here. But the little voice that he can't hear anymore but remembers all too well has been haunting him nonetheless.]
... I... can't say that I have.