it was you first. before anyone else here, it was you.
he's not sure if kaveh fully knows how he means it, in what way, but-- it doesn't matter if he does, right? this is more than he expected, even if it's still unfulfilled. being able to say the words, and know he believes him, and take kaveh's hand in his own. he's happy with that much.
in that way, he's learned to reach for the sun. any lingering burns... he can ignore them.]
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[he gives kaveh's hand a small squeeze, in turn.
it was you first. before anyone else here, it was you.
he's not sure if kaveh fully knows how he means it, in what way, but-- it doesn't matter if he does, right? this is more than he expected, even if it's still unfulfilled. being able to say the words, and know he believes him, and take kaveh's hand in his own. he's happy with that much.
in that way, he's learned to reach for the sun. any lingering burns... he can ignore them.]
I'll remind you anyway.