[ no, don't do that... she takes his hand and entwines her fingers with his. anything she says at this point probably wouldn't do anything if he keeps worrying. but athena. athena is very determined to make him feel better, even if it's the last thing she does. ]
I'll beat up whoever tries to get me next time. [ she means it, too. ] Don't worry too much about me. But--
[ a beat. she doesn't know how to continue. there's something she wants to say, but she feels like it's the wrong thing to say. it won't make him feel any better if she tells him his abilities are limited and he can't do everything.
oh ok :(
I'll beat up whoever tries to get me next time. [ she means it, too. ] Don't worry too much about me. But--
[ a beat. she doesn't know how to continue. there's something she wants to say, but she feels like it's the wrong thing to say. it won't make him feel any better if she tells him his abilities are limited and he can't do everything.
even if it is the truth. ]
Sorry. I'm being selfish, aren't I?