That's right. Lortel does have a use for him, doesn't she? For a second, the look on her face shuts out the howling futility all around him. She's right here, a scared, unhappy girl, trying to comfort him because she needs him.
His hand starts to move, beneath hers. Stops.]
...Is that okay? [For the first time, beneath those deep layers of exhaustion and dry calm, an alive and desperate boy is looking at Lortel through Aqua's eyes.] I'm... I'm using you, too, you know.
[Using her as a reason to live. Even if it's temporary. Even if it's just for now.]
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That's right. Lortel does have a use for him, doesn't she? For a second, the look on her face shuts out the howling futility all around him. She's right here, a scared, unhappy girl, trying to comfort him because she needs him.
His hand starts to move, beneath hers. Stops.]
...Is that okay? [For the first time, beneath those deep layers of exhaustion and dry calm, an alive and desperate boy is looking at Lortel through Aqua's eyes.] I'm... I'm using you, too, you know.
[Using her as a reason to live. Even if it's temporary. Even if it's just for now.]