[she's going to end up having to carry him back to their room at this point, not that she minds,]

I know you would. [soft.] Would've rather it been me than one of the littles.

[which is true - and a convenient way to dodge around the fact that she wishes she hadn't had to do it either. so many people came to her after all of it like, you must have been relieved that you were the one to do it, and she'd just twisted in on herself and nodded. yeah. better that it was her.

she takes that kiss, and tucks his hair behind his ear.]

You haven't got to apologize. You're here with me now, and we've got plans to see the stars. That's more important.