[They don't actually sound all that upset. It wouldn't be fun if it was too easy, after all.
But with that settled, and the threat of getting kicked out of bed staving off the urge to sneak in an extra surprise poke, Siffrin exhales, relaxing into the embrace of Isabeau's arms and some moderately decent pillows. The former is probably the only thing preventing anxiety right now. Without it, this scene might feel a bit too much like one he'd played out again and again and again. He can lean into the warmth of another person and think See? It's different. It's a new night.
Half to reassure Isabeau that this night's battle is done for now, and half for their own clinginess, Siffrin's hand tentatively slides from Isa's side around to his back. It's a position that forces them closer, but they don't imagine Isa will mind.]
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[They don't actually sound all that upset. It wouldn't be fun if it was too easy, after all.
But with that settled, and the threat of getting kicked out of bed staving off the urge to sneak in an extra surprise poke, Siffrin exhales, relaxing into the embrace of Isabeau's arms and some moderately decent pillows. The former is probably the only thing preventing anxiety right now. Without it, this scene might feel a bit too much like one he'd played out again and again and again. He can lean into the warmth of another person and think See? It's different. It's a new night.
Half to reassure Isabeau that this night's battle is done for now, and half for their own clinginess, Siffrin's hand tentatively slides from Isa's side around to his back. It's a position that forces them closer, but they don't imagine Isa will mind.]