[The soft but steady glow of stars welcomes them and she closes the door to give them some privacy before motioning for him to follow her to one of the large cushioned viewing areas.
It's big enough that you can lay back and look up-- which is exactly what she does after setting her tea on the small table next to it.
She doesn't say anything-- she just rolls onto her side and holds her arm out for him to crawl in and lie with her.]
[Serenity wouldn't say she's incredibly perceptive, but the truth is that she is-- particularly with those she's close to. It feels natural that she should want to be aware of her loved ones feelings, so she wouldn't say it's anything special. It's what they deserve.
When he climbs in, she scoops her arm around him and pulls him in against her side; snuggling him tightly and nuzzling her cheek against the top of his head before pressing a gentle kiss to his hairline.]
[ If Lark wasn't already blushing, he's definitely blushing now. It feels so...childish, to be comforted by something like this. After all, he's old enough that he shouldn't need this just because he couldn't go to bed.
Even so, he still tucks himself a little closer to her, hugging her back. ]
...there's nothing wrong with that. It's hard, being away from the people you love. Especially when you don't know when you'll see them again. Missing people... wishing you could see them again... we all struggle with things like that from time to time.
[ He hugs her back, and perhaps he's hiding his face against her. Even if it's Serenity, he'd rather she not see whatever face he's making too easily. ]
...I could only tell them about what I remembered by writing to them. And it's...it's probably selfish of me to wish I could hug them right now. Or even just hold their hands.
...it's not selfish at all. It would be weird if you didn't. There are... so many people that... sometimes I... just wish I could see. Silk, Jack, Hope... Ordine... I think about them all the time.
[She can't see his face so she'll just have to kiss the top of his head again instead.]
If it's selfish... well-- then I think we all are, sometimes.
...I love the current members of Bad End without a doubt. And I'm blessed to be surrounded by a lot of incredible people, and I wouldn't trade this time with them for anything.
That said... even in spite of that, there are times when I still feel lonely. Sure we're never alone-- but that doesn't mean that there aren't times when you don't wish that other people were here with you now. That hurting feeling... that's like loneliness too.
[ That was why he couldn't help but feel a little guilty. He's glad so many people came to wake him up, but at the same time he still wished for Crane and Lancelot. He pulls back a little bit so that he can lean up to give Serenity another kiss in the cheek. ]
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[ He'll follow after her! '^' ]
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It's big enough that you can lay back and look up-- which is exactly what she does after setting her tea on the small table next to it.
She doesn't say anything-- she just rolls onto her side and holds her arm out for him to crawl in and lie with her.]
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On the other hand, it's perhaps more embarrassing that he's that easy to read. Or maybe Serenity just has the added advantage of good intuition?
He hesitates for a moment and puts his tea on the table too, before he crawls in to lie down next to her. ]
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When he climbs in, she scoops her arm around him and pulls him in against her side; snuggling him tightly and nuzzling her cheek against the top of his head before pressing a gentle kiss to his hairline.]
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Even so, he still tucks himself a little closer to her, hugging her back. ]
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Oooooh I just love you sooo much~
[But she loosens her hold a few moments later, snuggling comfortably next to him; continuing to hold him.]
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[She adds extra kisses all over his face, in response to his protesting.]
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[ Serenity please, this is so embarrassing?! ]
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Sorry, sorry-- but it's true you know? And I want you to be able to lean on me when you need me.
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[ Because it certainly feels childish to say that he feels lonely.
...And maybe just a little too needy to say that he misses having Crane and Lancelot around. ]
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Yep. Even then.
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[ He leans in to give her a quick kiss on the forehead. ]
I love you a lot too.
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Why don't you sleep with me tonight?
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[ He cuddles her back. ]
... I miss doing this.
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We don't have to do anything special. It could be just to talk or read or watch the stars...
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...Is there anything you want to talk about?
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[Sorry lil bro, but she's not letting herself get distracted.]
...are you sure there isn't anything you want to talk about?
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...there's nothing wrong with that. It's hard, being away from the people you love. Especially when you don't know when you'll see them again. Missing people... wishing you could see them again... we all struggle with things like that from time to time.
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...I could only tell them about what I remembered by writing to them. And it's...it's probably selfish of me to wish I could hug them right now. Or even just hold their hands.
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[She can't see his face so she'll just have to kiss the top of his head again instead.]
If it's selfish... well-- then I think we all are, sometimes.
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[ Her cuddles her a little more. ]
Do you ever feel lonely?
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That said... even in spite of that, there are times when I still feel lonely. Sure we're never alone-- but that doesn't mean that there aren't times when you don't wish that other people were here with you now. That hurting feeling... that's like loneliness too.
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[ That was why he couldn't help but feel a little guilty. He's glad so many people came to wake him up, but at the same time he still wished for Crane and Lancelot. He pulls back a little bit so that he can lean up to give Serenity another kiss in the cheek. ]
I'm sorry that we both feel that way.
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