[ His response to that is to, after a moment, finally lift his arms to loop them loosely around her shoulders. ]
I will, soon.
[ It's an absurdly affectionate thing he does, when he presses his face into her hair. Above her head, he's staring off at something only he can see. ]
[A moment, and then an addendum. How she feels when she realizes he's returned the embrace, the sensation of his face in her hair... Those are feelings to be protected.]
Just - maybe don't trust everyone without making sure they're someone worth it.
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...I don't want to hold you up, if you have to go.
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I will, soon.
[ It's an absurdly affectionate thing he does, when he presses his face into her hair. Above her head, he's staring off at something only he can see. ]
I want to believe in them, Zoe.
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[A moment, and then an addendum. How she feels when she realizes he's returned the embrace, the sensation of his face in her hair... Those are feelings to be protected.]
Just - maybe don't trust everyone without making sure they're someone worth it.