[ Sasuke's brow furrows when sobs shudder out of Stiles in a great release of emotion, feeling it as it washes over him and finding himself paralyzed between the desire to guard himself against it and let it in. It's a fitting reflection of what he'd experienced with him in the mirror, only now they're uninterrupted and he has someone more capable of providing him with the gentle patience that he needs.
"You're not gonna' lose Sasuke."
That promise combined with Stiles's hand reaching for him is daunting, far more so than threats of violence, death, or harm. This targets his greatest weakness rather than his greatest strength and the thought of making a promise he's well-aware he can't keep is repulsive when his friend needs support now more than ever.
But maybe what matters is now and convincing himself that he can. If Stiles can be brave enough to say what he needs to... can't he do the same?
Sasuke finally stands, an abrupt movement once Jonas has directed him closer, and steps forward to plant a firm hand on the arachne's upper arm. Not a full embrace, no, but a reassurance with a brief squeeze. ]
... he's my friend. [ Eyes skirt from Jonas to Stiles, brow still knit but expression otherwise unreadable. ] Both of you are. So it's what I'll continue to do.
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"You're not gonna' lose Sasuke."
That promise combined with Stiles's hand reaching for him is daunting, far more so than threats of violence, death, or harm. This targets his greatest weakness rather than his greatest strength and the thought of making a promise he's well-aware he can't keep is repulsive when his friend needs support now more than ever.
But maybe what matters is now and convincing himself that he can. If Stiles can be brave enough to say what he needs to... can't he do the same?
Sasuke finally stands, an abrupt movement once Jonas has directed him closer, and steps forward to plant a firm hand on the arachne's upper arm. Not a full embrace, no, but a reassurance with a brief squeeze. ]
... he's my friend. [ Eyes skirt from Jonas to Stiles, brow still knit but expression otherwise unreadable. ] Both of you are. So it's what I'll continue to do.