[he fumbles, reaching for erik's hand as it grips at his flightsuit, and lays a hand over the top of his.]
You still are not alone. You--You never will be. The others, they'll need you now.
[he groans in pain, teeth clenching briefly before he relaxes slightly. that does feel a little better. his throat is tight with emotion as erik speaks, and tears blur his vision before slipping out.]
I would, Erik. [then aloud, voice breaking:] I would.
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You still are not alone. You--You never will be. The others, they'll need you now.
[he groans in pain, teeth clenching briefly before he relaxes slightly. that does feel a little better. his throat is tight with emotion as erik speaks, and tears blur his vision before slipping out.]
I would, Erik. [then aloud, voice breaking:] I would.