[ ignis asks quietly after a moment. albert is in so much pain that it makes his breath catch in his throat, miserable and aching, and he simply pulls him into his arms, wrapping them around him tight as he holds him.
he hates the look of shame on his face, wildly protective of this vulnerable, open albert, one of the two greatest loves of his life. he holds him, wills the warmth of his own body to flow into his in this time of sorrow, of fear. ]
I love you as you are. Instead of striving for a heart like iron, let me take care of yours for as long as you wish. Let me protect you.
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[ ignis asks quietly after a moment. albert is in so much pain that it makes his breath catch in his throat, miserable and aching, and he simply pulls him into his arms, wrapping them around him tight as he holds him.
he hates the look of shame on his face, wildly protective of this vulnerable, open albert, one of the two greatest loves of his life. he holds him, wills the warmth of his own body to flow into his in this time of sorrow, of fear. ]
I love you as you are. Instead of striving for a heart like iron, let me take care of yours for as long as you wish. Let me protect you.