[ When he twists, she makes a little noise of sniffled out apology and pulls back, only for his hands to find her throat. She makes a noise of surprise, but when she places a hand on his wrist, it’s still gentle. She’s not worried about his violence, but it’s in the way she’s not really worried about anyone’s violence… Even if he were to dissipate her, she’d just be a little surprised. It’s hard to unnerve a god who doesn’t (and won’t) have a realistic sense of her own mortality. ]
I…
[ She’s confused again and concerned. He’s said so much here, and she’s worried about him, especially as his words get more despondent. Maybe he’s right, maybe she can’t promise him those things, but she’d still try, she wants to insist. He doesn’t have to give up on that hope, surely…
But her expression just falls a little further into one that’s soft and sad. She can guess at why he denies it, at least. He doesn’t want that hope, because if she can’t, then that has to be even worse, doesn’t it?
She gives his wrist a little squeeze of reassurance. ]
What do you need me to do?
[ ...So, she'd still try, she decides. She doesn't need to stress it or make a promise that she might not be able to keep. If that's what Set wants to avoid the disappointment, she could do that. ]
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I…
[ She’s confused again and concerned. He’s said so much here, and she’s worried about him, especially as his words get more despondent. Maybe he’s right, maybe she can’t promise him those things, but she’d still try, she wants to insist. He doesn’t have to give up on that hope, surely…
But her expression just falls a little further into one that’s soft and sad. She can guess at why he denies it, at least. He doesn’t want that hope, because if she can’t, then that has to be even worse, doesn’t it?
She gives his wrist a little squeeze of reassurance. ]
What do you need me to do?
[ ...So, she'd still try, she decides. She doesn't need to stress it or make a promise that she might not be able to keep. If that's what Set wants to avoid the disappointment, she could do that. ]