[He's got her as close as he can, one hand in hers and the other on her head, as if he can somehow be bigger than all of their problems. It's a stance they've taken so many times, in so many different ways. But he's got her. Of course he's got her.]
Of course he did, he's a nerd. And... y'know, when you were gone, he was helping me handle that too.
[He had the same fears. What if she forgot everything, like Magnus did? What if he was stuck here, died without help, never made it out to her again--
It's a lot. He knows that. But they have to fight for something better.]
It's gonna be okay. We've all got you. Not that you, uh, probably wanna get in bed with Krav or anything, but we can head upstairs. Take our room, yeah?
[If there's anyone across all of the planar systems who could possibly be big enough to hide their problems, Lup knows it's her twin, that he would wrap her up in an instant and keep her hidden from the hurt of the world if he possibly could. It's what makes it so easy for her to lean into his touch, to curl her hands into his shirt and hair, to let her knees go weak and to trust he'll keep her from falling.
Lup hates this. Hates all of this. But she trusts Taako completely, knows he'll keep her safe. Knows his words aren't meant to just as an empty promise. He believes Barry will be back, trusts it with his whole heart. It's difficult for Lup to think otherwise if Taako believes it in so deeply. She wants to trust in his words, wants to follow him blindly just this once.
Just a few more days. Then they'll find out for sure.]
Like it'd be the first time. [Cuddling with Taako and Barry just means that of course Kravitz joins in on occasion. After she'd gotten her body back, it's just become a Thing that happens. They're all so impossibly close.]
I'm glad though. [She'll let him lead her right back into bed with them, where Lup will shed a few silent tears before she holds herself back, struggling to keep herself from breaking, but not before her hand drops against her twin's arm.] Glad Angus was there to help you out. He's a... He's a real good kid.
[He's always got her. He's never going to leave her when she needs it, and if he'll promise anything to anyone, it will always be to her. He's not rigid, but he'll stand tall, let her take all the strength from him she needs.
He moves the hand from her head to around her waist, lead her to bed. Somewhere safe they can retreat.
Taako stays quiet, helping her wipe her face, kissing her on the forehead.]
Yeah, he is. The best.
[They're not alone. They're never alone, they're not cast out from one absence. Remember that, he thinks. Always remember that.]
He's still here, too. With me, and Krav, and everybody else in the city. It's gonna be alright.
[Maybe not cast out, maybe not completely without her family here, but there's a certain ache inside of her chest that feels like utter loneliness, like she'll never feel completely whole again, like she's screaming inside of the Umbrastaff for help and no one can hear her.
Not having Barry here hurts so much more than having him here while they were separated. At least then she knew where he was, knew he was out there hurting too.
Nothing feels like it will be alright, but Lup gives an uncertain nod and allows her brother to drag her back into the bedroom with him, follows Taako without question, letting him take over.]
Yeah. [He wipes her face, kisses her head, wraps her up in safety.] Yeah... I know.
[He always will, an arm around her waist, tucking her head under his chin with a protective hand over the back of her head. But everything's too serious, so he fakes a little shiver with a chuckle.]
Man, what is it with me gettin' in with dead people? I gotta be the body heat guru for everybody in this house. You better snuggle up sis, make sure there's enough to go around.
[He's already thinking of dumb stuff to do for the rest of the day, if he can leave her momentarily with Kravitz to go fix breakfast later, all the little bits he can toss to pass the time. Just a few days. Just a couple more days.]
Yeah, yeah - [she mumbles in return, and just as Taako's tucking her head under his chin, Lup is pressing in closer, breathing in his familiar scent. It's calming to be this close, even if everything feels wrong, to just melt into Taako's arms and pretend that he's the center of her world again.
It's harder to believe these days when there are so many people they'd opened their hearts to, but she has to push aside her hurt somehow. And wrapping herself up in Taako helps.]
Just stay with me, please. Don't wanna be alone right now.
[It's gotta be harder for her, losing someone. Taako's pool of people he can't live without is disastrously small, while Lup found ways to love in all it's splendor without the barriers Taako still suffers from. It's better for her, in the long run. But it makes moments like this cruel and rough ways he can only solve so much.]
Of course not. C'mon babe. How could I ever let you go?
[There's no signs of insincerity in his tone, no jokes to be found. That's just a fact. Lup and Taako. Taako and Lup. Never going to be a single difference.]
I've got you. I've got you even when he comes back. 'Ss not gonna change.
[Lup's always known that no matter what happened, she'd always have her brother. That simple fact had always been such a comfort before, to know that even if the entire universe collapsed in on itself and the stars went black, Taako would always be there for her and she would always be there for them. And for so much of her life, that had been enough.
But now she has Barry, has loved him for nearly a hundred years, and suddenly she's just not sure how the world is still spinning without him.
Taako's right though, she knows it. No matter what happens, she's not alone.]
I know, 'Ko. I know. [At least with Taako wrapped up around her, sleep won't be quite so hard to achieve.] Love you.
[This is it. The quiet moments that matter, the whispered words where he can be as free as he's ever been. He won't say it- this isn't about him- but he gets it. They've got each other, but... there's more now.
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Of course he did, he's a nerd. And... y'know, when you were gone, he was helping me handle that too.
[He had the same fears. What if she forgot everything, like Magnus did? What if he was stuck here, died without help, never made it out to her again--
It's a lot. He knows that. But they have to fight for something better.]
It's gonna be okay. We've all got you. Not that you, uh, probably wanna get in bed with Krav or anything, but we can head upstairs. Take our room, yeah?
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Lup hates this. Hates all of this. But she trusts Taako completely, knows he'll keep her safe. Knows his words aren't meant to just as an empty promise. He believes Barry will be back, trusts it with his whole heart. It's difficult for Lup to think otherwise if Taako believes it in so deeply. She wants to trust in his words, wants to follow him blindly just this once.
Just a few more days. Then they'll find out for sure.]
Like it'd be the first time. [Cuddling with Taako and Barry just means that of course Kravitz joins in on occasion. After she'd gotten her body back, it's just become a Thing that happens. They're all so impossibly close.]
I'm glad though. [She'll let him lead her right back into bed with them, where Lup will shed a few silent tears before she holds herself back, struggling to keep herself from breaking, but not before her hand drops against her twin's arm.] Glad Angus was there to help you out. He's a... He's a real good kid.
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He moves the hand from her head to around her waist, lead her to bed. Somewhere safe they can retreat.
Taako stays quiet, helping her wipe her face, kissing her on the forehead.]
Yeah, he is. The best.
[They're not alone. They're never alone, they're not cast out from one absence. Remember that, he thinks. Always remember that.]
He's still here, too. With me, and Krav, and everybody else in the city. It's gonna be alright.
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Not having Barry here hurts so much more than having him here while they were separated. At least then she knew where he was, knew he was out there hurting too.
Nothing feels like it will be alright, but Lup gives an uncertain nod and allows her brother to drag her back into the bedroom with him, follows Taako without question, letting him take over.]
Yeah. [He wipes her face, kisses her head, wraps her up in safety.] Yeah... I know.
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Man, what is it with me gettin' in with dead people? I gotta be the body heat guru for everybody in this house. You better snuggle up sis, make sure there's enough to go around.
[He's already thinking of dumb stuff to do for the rest of the day, if he can leave her momentarily with Kravitz to go fix breakfast later, all the little bits he can toss to pass the time. Just a few days. Just a couple more days.]
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It's harder to believe these days when there are so many people they'd opened their hearts to, but she has to push aside her hurt somehow. And wrapping herself up in Taako helps.]
Just stay with me, please. Don't wanna be alone right now.
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Of course not. C'mon babe. How could I ever let you go?
[There's no signs of insincerity in his tone, no jokes to be found. That's just a fact. Lup and Taako. Taako and Lup. Never going to be a single difference.]
I've got you. I've got you even when he comes back. 'Ss not gonna change.
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But now she has Barry, has loved him for nearly a hundred years, and suddenly she's just not sure how the world is still spinning without him.
Taako's right though, she knows it. No matter what happens, she's not alone.]
I know, 'Ko. I know. [At least with Taako wrapped up around her, sleep won't be quite so hard to achieve.] Love you.
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It's better that way.]
Love you too, Lu.