[Vulnerability is both a status quo and an utter taboo for L. What he possesses and what he lacks are at times extremely obvious, but what he needs can be more elusive by far, even and perhaps especially to him. It was a relief when someone else knew, or even tried to guess, lifting the heaviest burden away from narrow shoulders that already carried so much.
Something Myr knows about, doubtless... for all that he struggles in these moments not to collapse, L knows he's carried burdens to rival or surpass this one, and done so without complaining. Is this just another duty? Something that any well-meaning samaritan might shoulder uncomplainingly?
Pride and reality fight a battle, but it would accomplish precisely nothing to refuse Myr's offer, and perhaps cause greater damage in the long term to both of them. He holds his silence just long enough for Myr to know that he's thought about what he's said, and has reached his decision with no regret or further hesitation.]
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Something Myr knows about, doubtless... for all that he struggles in these moments not to collapse, L knows he's carried burdens to rival or surpass this one, and done so without complaining. Is this just another duty? Something that any well-meaning samaritan might shoulder uncomplainingly?
Pride and reality fight a battle, but it would accomplish precisely nothing to refuse Myr's offer, and perhaps cause greater damage in the long term to both of them. He holds his silence just long enough for Myr to know that he's thought about what he's said, and has reached his decision with no regret or further hesitation.]
I'll let you.
[And, after one more pause]
Thank you.