The words finish the job of stilling him where Stede's grip had started, and Ed unthinkingly covers the hand with one of his own. That would definitely explain the distress.]
Okay. It's alright. That's okay.
[Its obviously super not, but he doesn't really know what else to say.
All of sudden, he cannot believe he was about to stalk away from the dock and leave Stede here like this. What a completely fucking moronic shit-for-brains idea.]
Yeah, yes, c'mon then-
[He leans down to get a hold on Stede, to help steady his legs and give him something to lean on as he gets to his feet, and then they're lumbering down the planks, headed towards said dinghy.
There's still a lot to talk about or maybe completely ignore forever and seal away inside the 'if I don't look at this it doesn't exist' box, still a sharp burst of unresolved hurt in his chest, but every step they take towards the ocean makes Ed feel slightly less unhinged. He can only hope Stede feels even a fraction the same.]
Watch your step.
[He offers both hands, ready to help Stede climb in, but his eyes remain at their feet, afraid of what he might see elsewhere.]
i lied one more before i sleep
The words finish the job of stilling him where Stede's grip had started, and Ed unthinkingly covers the hand with one of his own. That would definitely explain the distress.]
Okay. It's alright. That's okay.
[Its obviously super not, but he doesn't really know what else to say.
All of sudden, he cannot believe he was about to stalk away from the dock and leave Stede here like this. What a completely fucking moronic shit-for-brains idea.]
Yeah, yes, c'mon then-
[He leans down to get a hold on Stede, to help steady his legs and give him something to lean on as he gets to his feet, and then they're lumbering down the planks, headed towards said dinghy.
There's still a lot to talk about or maybe completely ignore forever and seal away inside the 'if I don't look at this it doesn't exist' box, still a sharp burst of unresolved hurt in his chest, but every step they take towards the ocean makes Ed feel slightly less unhinged. He can only hope Stede feels even a fraction the same.]
Watch your step.
[He offers both hands, ready to help Stede climb in, but his eyes remain at their feet, afraid of what he might see elsewhere.]