[ Hugged on both sides, Hunter can't help but melt into their embraces. Casey will get a faint sense of relief over their bond - Casey calling him dummy in this situation helps puncture his stress, bringing it back down a little for the moment - and Rue pressing kisses to his cheek makes him just start to cry a little. ]
I - I know that but - I -
[ Casey can likely feel the fear leaking over the link, the deep abyss of uncertainty when it comes to being loved unconditionally. It's not something he's ever experienced in his life with Belos; it's hard for him to feel with his whole heart, even with Rue telling him over and over that it's true. ]
He made us to be disposable. He never ...
[ He winds up squeezing his eyes shut and leaning in close, letting himself sink fully into the warmth of Rue's feathers. ]
no subject
I - I know that but - I -
[ Casey can likely feel the fear leaking over the link, the deep abyss of uncertainty when it comes to being loved unconditionally. It's not something he's ever experienced in his life with Belos; it's hard for him to feel with his whole heart, even with Rue telling him over and over that it's true. ]
He made us to be disposable. He never ...
[ He winds up squeezing his eyes shut and leaning in close, letting himself sink fully into the warmth of Rue's feathers. ]
I'm sorry. I'm - I'm trying.