[His smile immediately falls when Kotone startles awake, far from the gentle stirring or gradual opening of her eyes that he imagined. Instead, she's up straight, almost stiff, her hand clenched to her chest in a manner that clearly shows that she's startled. ...Afraid, even. A bad dream? He doesn't take much time to ponder, immediately sitting up and turning, so that he can gently place both of his hands on her face, cupping her gently.
He looks worried, but supportive.]
I'm here, Kotone.
[...You know, it's a little funny, but when she told him to stay by her so that she doesn't have to be afraid, he didn't really expect it to happen so soon or at all. But there's no mistaking that note of fear in her tone, the way her voice comes out small and quiet. Scott can't remember a time she's ever sounded like this before and thoughts of their earlier promise comes up. She wanted to tell him something later. He wonders if that's connected.
He doesn't ask just yet though, thumbs stroking against her cheeks.]
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He looks worried, but supportive.]
I'm here, Kotone.
[...You know, it's a little funny, but when she told him to stay by her so that she doesn't have to be afraid, he didn't really expect it to happen so soon
or at all. But there's no mistaking that note of fear in her tone, the way her voice comes out small and quiet. Scott can't remember a time she's ever sounded like this before and thoughts of their earlier promise comes up. She wanted to tell him something later. He wonders if that's connected.He doesn't ask just yet though, thumbs stroking against her cheeks.]