[His gaze snaps back up, finally, expression somewhere between angry and hurt, which is exactly how it feels.]
Don't. [He's suddenly grateful that Lup never invited him to become a lich with her and Barry, and he also understands why. There's no way he could keep it together.] I love you.
[It might be the first time he's said it, it might be the only time he'll ever say it to her, but it's true. She's family, he loves her as much as he hates her.]
shhhh
Don't. [He's suddenly grateful that Lup never invited him to become a lich with her and Barry, and he also understands why. There's no way he could keep it together.] I love you.
[It might be the first time he's said it, it might be the only time he'll ever say it to her, but it's true. She's family, he loves her as much as he hates her.]