[ For a moment, Uriel looks... uncomfortable. But not because of anything Vero's said, or the obvious tears in his eyes - rather, it's for what they're about to say. ]
I died to stop Grima, for you. And you're the only reason I'm here now.
[ A pause, to gather their thoughts. ] I. Never stopped thinking of you. When I was gone. So... ...... [ Their eyebrows furrow - they're at their limit for Using Words To Express Emotions. So they opt to take one of his hands in their own and give it a tight squeeze, to try and convey what they want to say.
[All it takes are a couple blinks and the tears start falling. They're quiet, at least, but fall faster and faster as what Uriel's saying sinks in. It's not like Vero didn't know - to some extent. about uriel sacrificing themself for him - but to actually hear them say it. And --
I never stopped thinking of you.
It's a lot. It's so much for Vero. He squeezes Uriel's hand back and just cries.]
[ Uriel's said all that they want to say - exposed their heart to him, showed as best they could that their love is mutual - so there's only one thing they can think to do in a moment like this.
Kiss him. They cup his wet cheek with their free hand and presses their lips together in the most loving way they can muster.
Their own face starts to feel wet - but whether it's just Vero's tears falling on their skin or their own tears is unclear. ]
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Gods, y-you know I love you. I love you, Uriel. But I didn't think -- [Oh gods here it comes. His eyes are becoming a little wet now, too.] -- Really?
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I died to stop Grima, for you. And you're the only reason I'm here now.
[ A pause, to gather their thoughts. ] I. Never stopped thinking of you. When I was gone. So... ...... [ Their eyebrows furrow - they're at their limit for Using Words To Express Emotions. So they opt to take one of his hands in their own and give it a tight squeeze, to try and convey what they want to say.
Yes. Yes. A million times yes. ]
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I never stopped thinking of you.
It's a lot. It's so much for Vero. He squeezes Uriel's hand back and just cries.]
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Kiss him. They cup his wet cheek with their free hand and presses their lips together in the most loving way they can muster.
Their own face starts to feel wet - but whether it's just Vero's tears falling on their skin or their own tears is unclear. ]