[He stiffens when she moves on top of him, and there is an instinctive reaction to try and move away. To keep himself as distant from her as possible.
To keep her safe from him.
But for better or worse, because they've been through this so many times, he knows it would be fruitless. She would still come at him, and... Truthfully, he needs her warmth, her reassurance.
Even if he feels he doesn't deserve them.
Still he can't look straight at her, but at least he won't move away...much.]
...I could taste your fear, Tifa.
[A rough answer in reply, fingers digging into the sheets as he feels that wave of cold returning.]
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To keep her safe from him.
But for better or worse, because they've been through this so many times, he knows it would be fruitless. She would still come at him, and... Truthfully, he needs her warmth, her reassurance.
Even if he feels he doesn't deserve them.
Still he can't look straight at her, but at least he won't move away...much.]
...I could taste your fear, Tifa.
[A rough answer in reply, fingers digging into the sheets as he feels that wave of cold returning.]
Tasted it and wanted more of it.