[This time around she'll be outpacing him... he's trying not to stumble, taking it slow to compensate for his addled mental state. He holds her hand tightly, glancing down at it every so often to make sure it's really there. One step at a time, easy does it...
... he wants to bring up his request again, but the timing feels awkward now. his resolve hasn't changed, but pushing her after a mess like that won't do them any good... he sighs, letting their walk go on in silence for now. if he can get her to come willingly, great. if not...
he doesn't let go, but he weaves their fingers together as they approach the edge of the garden, the precipice of the forest. this way, it'll at least be harder to let go by mistake, he hopes.]
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... he wants to bring up his request again, but the timing feels awkward now. his resolve hasn't changed, but pushing her after a mess like that won't do them any good... he sighs, letting their walk go on in silence for now. if he can get her to come willingly, great. if not...
he doesn't let go, but he weaves their fingers together as they approach the edge of the garden, the precipice of the forest. this way, it'll at least be harder to let go by mistake, he hopes.]