That's nothing to thank me for. He's my Bonded too. [ First, in fact. Though Waver won't pretend their relationship is the same, nor does he want it to be. ]
It's not like I did it for you.
[ But then he feels Berserker's chest quiver on the exhale, strong arms curling around him in return. He doesn't need to look up to see the tears; the way Berserker's heart thumps and the struggle to control his breath gives him away just as well. Waver doesn't say anything to show he noticed, though.
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It's not like I did it for you.
[ But then he feels Berserker's chest quiver on the exhale, strong arms curling around him in return. He doesn't need to look up to see the tears; the way Berserker's heart thumps and the struggle to control his breath gives him away just as well. Waver doesn't say anything to show he noticed, though.
More quietly, he adds: ]
I'm just glad you're okay.