[ it takes a moment for joshua to come back into himself.
long enough that when mafuyu hugs him, he doesn't react for a moment, at least, not until he hears her trying very hard not to cry, and
(when was the last time someone who wasn't neku cried over him?)
for a brief moment, joshua's hand wraps around her waist, returning the hug in the lightest of touches.
(he's still not very good at the physical affection thing.) ]
Silly Mafuyu. [ there's no bite in his words, or even the condescending teasing that he usually employs. ] Did you not trust me to follow your lead back?
[ because that was what mana told him to remember, right? the answer to the riddle - trust your partner, find your way back. ]
... Thank you.
[ wow is this the first time he's said it???? anyway, it's only then that he tries to push her off, but gently, staggering to his feet in the meantime because that penalty game hurt, but they both have a score to settle with atem's shadow. ]
I believe we were in the middle of a coup for an undead Pharaoh.
( she's certain he almost died, that he flickered for a moment and atem - atem is enjoying this. she can't say its him entirely, not while possessed but-
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( oh thank god. she immediately hugs him around the neck, and he might hear soft sniffles as she tries not to cry. )
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long enough that when mafuyu hugs him, he doesn't react for a moment, at least, not until he hears her trying very hard not to cry, and
(when was the last time someone who wasn't neku cried over him?)
for a brief moment, joshua's hand wraps around her waist, returning the hug in the lightest of touches.
(he's still not very good at the physical affection thing.) ]
Silly Mafuyu. [ there's no bite in his words, or even the condescending teasing that he usually employs. ] Did you not trust me to follow your lead back?
[ because that was what mana told him to remember, right? the answer to the riddle - trust your partner, find your way back. ]
... Thank you.
[ wow is this the first time he's said it???? anyway, it's only then that he tries to push her off, but gently, staggering to his feet in the meantime because that penalty game hurt, but they both have a score to settle with atem's shadow. ]
I believe we were in the middle of a coup for an undead Pharaoh.
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( she's certain he almost died, that he flickered for a moment and atem - atem is enjoying this. she can't say its him entirely, not while possessed but-
...
something white hot burns in her heart. )
... But you did hear me... I'm so glad.