[ It's a simple answer, but it lands like a fist. Bellamy often feels worth leaving. Guilt makes it hard for him to consider any appeal in his company, even with drink and the lingering sense memory of kisses to dull the edge of it. The Darkling crowds in, winds his arms around Bellamy and the bond hums brightly through the contact.
This is perhaps something to be wary of. For all Bellamy's instinctive recoil away from the looming threat of the Hive, he trusts the Darkling. And he senses this is the least complicated outing they're going to have, whether on Concordia or wherever they went next. And easy, uncomplicated touching sates a need in Bellamy that he keeps so quietly to himself. His hands tighten on the Darkling's as he leans back, scarf slipping to puddle over his shoulders. ]
(What happened to her?) [ It's instinct to project the question between their minds, rather than raise his voice, or turn and disturb the Darkling's mouth at his ear. ] (Did she survive? Did the fire save her anyway?)
[ Not all myths have happy endings. Bellamy grew up reading myths and tragedies. He's anticipating sorrow, even if there's hope in the tight squeeze of his fingers in the Darkling's. ]
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This is perhaps something to be wary of. For all Bellamy's instinctive recoil away from the looming threat of the Hive, he trusts the Darkling. And he senses this is the least complicated outing they're going to have, whether on Concordia or wherever they went next. And easy, uncomplicated touching sates a need in Bellamy that he keeps so quietly to himself. His hands tighten on the Darkling's as he leans back, scarf slipping to puddle over his shoulders. ]
( What happened to her? ) [ It's instinct to project the question between their minds, rather than raise his voice, or turn and disturb the Darkling's mouth at his ear. ] ( Did she survive? Did the fire save her anyway? )
[ Not all myths have happy endings. Bellamy grew up reading myths and tragedies. He's anticipating sorrow, even if there's hope in the tight squeeze of his fingers in the Darkling's. ]