Si, perhaps... But that cloud. It doesn't look safe. [Slowly taking his hand, as if she can stop him in this weak human body] No one's expecting you to throw your life away just because there's a slight chance that there's someone to save. They're also might be no one, si?
( ( He takes her hand and gives it a squeeze. He knows he's human and that if something is out there, he wouldn't be able to last nearly as long but he can't ignore the screams. If this were home, back in Spain, and something like this had happened, he knows his people would be helping others, even if it meant running into danger. It's what his people would do and so it is something he should do too. ) )
But what if there is someone? ( ( He turns around and takes her hand in both of his, ) ) Don't worry, I'll be all right. It'll take more than a cloud to stop me.
[Her other hand wraps around his, both of them clinging to his as Romana shakes her head. She understand his need, and were she to be told those people were Italian she knows she'd run out without a thought of her own safety. She knows if she had her nation body, she'd do the same.
But she doesn't. And dying, for real, is scary. Even if it only lasts a day.]
And what if the person out there is the one that caused this? Or what if they're waiting, and they're causing those screams? [tugs on his hand, face in a frown.] Antonio, please, think for a few more minutes. Use your head, there are people here that need you.
If the person to blame is out there then I will teach him a lesson. ( ( It's hard to tell if Spain is serious or joking when he wears a brave smile like the one he is now. It's a centuries old smile, one he has worn many times before in the past before-- when leaving for the Americas, when heading into war, and always when he is afraid.
He lowers his head, raises both of their hands, and kisses the back of hers. ) )
I know. I'll be fine and if trouble finds me, I'll come back, I promise.
And if the person out there is stronger than you? [Romana on the other hand is nothing but deadly serious, her face showing it clearly. How can he smile so easily, what was it with Spains and smiling so easily. Doe she think she's an idiot, that she won't know how to read that smile?
Her grip tightens, not even her embarrassment from the affection stopping her]
It doesn't matter. You're not going, I forbid you! B-Bastardo, I-, we, we already thought you could be gone once.
( ( This time, he waits until she is finished speaking before making a low shushing sound to calm her. His mind is made up but he won't leave until she's calmed down. ) )
[She huffs softly, not easily calmed from his shushing even though she quietens. He's such an idiot, and why won't he listen to her dammit she wants to hit him]
[Bows her head, biting her lip. It's not fair. She hates this town, she hates her feelings, she hates him for being so stubborn. Why does he have to help everyone, why can't he be selfish, fuck him fuck him so much. There are so many fucking why's, and she can't find any answers and it's terrifying.]
You can. And you won't have to lie to do it ei--. . .
( ( When she leans closer, he stops. Oh, she really doesn't want him to go and the more they talk, the less he wants to too but his mind is made up .
He remembers a promise he made earlier and he places a hand under Romana's chin to tilt her head up. And like in the other thread, Spain leans down to kiss her, this time, on the mouth. As he kisses her, he hugs her close. ) )
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But it sounds like someone is out there. Do you think they were out there when all of this happened?
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But what if there is someone? ( ( He turns around and takes her hand in both of his, ) ) Don't worry, I'll be all right. It'll take more than a cloud to stop me.
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But she doesn't. And dying, for real, is scary. Even if it only lasts a day.]
And what if the person out there is the one that caused this? Or what if they're waiting, and they're causing those screams? [tugs on his hand, face in a frown.] Antonio, please, think for a few more minutes. Use your head, there are people here that need you.
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He lowers his head, raises both of their hands, and kisses the back of hers. ) )
I know. I'll be fine and if trouble finds me, I'll come back, I promise.
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Her grip tightens, not even her embarrassment from the affection stopping her]
It doesn't matter. You're not going, I forbid you! B-Bastardo, I-, we, we already thought you could be gone once.
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Shh. . . Pray with me, please?
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Do you promise not to go?
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I promise I'll be back soon.
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[Bows her head, biting her lip. It's not fair. She hates this town, she hates her feelings, she hates him for being so stubborn. Why does he have to help everyone, why can't he be selfish, fuck him fuck him so much. There are so many fucking why's, and she can't find any answers and it's terrifying.]
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Do you remember when we first met? In the church all of that time ago?
( ( Back when the year was 1898 and he was an empire-- great, proud, strong, and in his final moments. ) )
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...What about it?
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Or at least, pretend to for a little while.
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I can't...
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( ( When she leans closer, he stops. Oh, she really doesn't want him to go and the more they talk, the less he wants to too but his mind is made up .
He remembers a promise he made earlier and he places a hand under Romana's chin to tilt her head up. And like in the other thread, Spain leans down to kiss her, this time, on the mouth. As he kisses her, he hugs her close. ) )
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