[ she doesn't have to be brave in front of him, she doesn't have to grow up fast or anything like that. she's still a child no matter what, and even he can't imagine putting her in a position where he had to let go of certain emotions to be able to thrive the way he does now. ]
It's okay to cry.
[ maria is... still a special person even if shadow thinks he has done wrong. has he fixed this? he isn't sure, but he doesn't want maria to hide anything or force herself to act any other way. that's why he squeezes her hand just a little to encourage her that she doesn't have to be strong.
not when he's here. ]
You should get it all out. Express your feelings or you'll get sick.
[ if she's emotionally constipated, if she hides her feelings, then what will happen when she's really troubled.
the hand on her cheek lingers before coming down to her shoulder to ground her. he knows that she wants more than this, a girl of her age probably wants everything that was taken from her. he has a feeling she mostly wants her grandfather, as much love as he has given her, that's the one thing that he fears will be missing. he can never replace him, he doubts that gap will be filled ever, but he can offer his love and support in hopes it's enough to keep her going. ]
Once you feel better. [ he tilts his head to look up at maria, a concerned expression written on his face. ] I don't want to leave you like this and with him, he's already admitted that he is inferior and cannot make you happy.
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[ she doesn't have to be brave in front of him, she doesn't have to grow up fast or anything like that. she's still a child no matter what, and even he can't imagine putting her in a position where he had to let go of certain emotions to be able to thrive the way he does now. ]
It's okay to cry.
[ maria is... still a special person even if shadow thinks he has done wrong. has he fixed this? he isn't sure, but he doesn't want maria to hide anything or force herself to act any other way. that's why he squeezes her hand just a little to encourage her that she doesn't have to be strong.
not when he's here. ]
You should get it all out. Express your feelings or you'll get sick.
[ if she's emotionally constipated, if she hides her feelings, then what will happen when she's really troubled.
the hand on her cheek lingers before coming down to her shoulder to ground her. he knows that she wants more than this, a girl of her age probably wants everything that was taken from her. he has a feeling she mostly wants her grandfather, as much love as he has given her, that's the one thing that he fears will be missing. he can never replace him, he doubts that gap will be filled ever, but he can offer his love and support in hopes it's enough to keep her going. ]
Once you feel better. [ he tilts his head to look up at maria, a concerned expression written on his face. ] I don't want to leave you like this and with him, he's already admitted that he is inferior and cannot make you happy.
[ useless hog. ]