[He can't turn away from this, can't stop, can't second guess what's happening because this is what he asked for. He asked for FN-2187's devotion and here it is. If this was a mistake, he had to accept the consequences of placing himself dead center in the focal lens of infectious empathy.
What he can do is adapt to it, or try. He just has to remember that no matter what happens, he cannot let this become an issue should anything happen that would rattle the cage. Let the attachment exist, but be strong enough to cut it off or rip it out when the time comes.
So, with that thought, he knowingly takes the metaphorical leap right into his own grave.
The look on his face has all the gravity of someone who has seen death, but with all the serenity of someone who has accepted it a long time ago as he reaches out to take 2187's hand in his own, thumb running over the armor plating before gripping tightly.]
Thank you. [For believing in him, for believing in what he's doing here, unspoken but implied in his gaze.]
honestly i think this might be more gay than the gag tag
What he can do is adapt to it, or try. He just has to remember that no matter what happens, he cannot let this become an issue should anything happen that would rattle the cage. Let the attachment exist, but be strong enough to cut it off or rip it out when the time comes.
So, with that thought, he knowingly takes the metaphorical leap right into his own grave.
The look on his face has all the gravity of someone who has seen death, but with all the serenity of someone who has accepted it a long time ago as he reaches out to take 2187's hand in his own, thumb running over the armor plating before gripping tightly.]
Thank you. [For believing in him, for believing in what he's doing here, unspoken but implied in his gaze.]