Hm... probably something to do with working it through your body. [ Wei Wuxian tilts his head, taking in her appearance. ] I'm glad you're faring better than I did.
[ Psyche isn't particularly thankful. She should be. But she draws in a deep breath and then lets it out again. She doesn't know if she wants to touch that emotional tangle just now. ]
I didn't mean to summon her. I don't know if that was my blessing, or just my powers being out of my control. I really... keep troubling her over this.
[ She leans into his touch like a cat and closes her eyes. Just a moment longer, and then she'll be fine. ]
She told me... if I was ever in need, if I fell into someone's trap, if I was lost... that she'd save me. If something worse happened because I didn't ask her, she'd be annoyed. I'm not worried.
Oh... Helio, Marquess Niccolo. He's been close with Medea since long before I met them. I think they must be lovers. He knew it was me the moment he first saw me in Medea's body.
Doesn't it? He was always after me for so many things. "Medea wouldn't wear her hair like this." "This isn't the color ribbon she'd use." "Your posture isn't right. That isn't how she'd speak."
[ She gives a little laugh. ]
Actually... no one ever realized she wasn't me. Not Eros, and not my parents. I guess it wasn't very surprising. But I really admire how deeply Helio loves her. I thought I'd watched Medea closely enough to know her so well, but there's really no comparison.
I'd like to think so, too. That's what it feels like to me, to love someone.
[ Case in point. She reaches for his hand and squeezes it gently. ]
I guess there are some things you can't know without being told. That's just... what it means to be separate people. But I think seeing the way Helio treated me as Medea was the first time I really understood what love was. That he couldn't bear hurting me no matter how angry he was, because it was Medea's body. Even though he knew it was me. That he knew her, in a way no one else did.
Seeing that care… it can change you. [ A thoughtful look passes over his face. ] Acceptance too. I don’t think there can be love without it. Approving of the actions of your loved one isn’t necessary, but trying to understand and accept it… I think your ability to do that for me made me realize how good it feels to have someone like that.
[ She squeezes his hand, and then just goes to fling her arms around his waist and press herself close. ]
Maybe there are times when you have to argue, because you love someone. But I hope you'll never doubt that I'll always hear you out. I always want to understand. I'm... so happy if I can be that for you. You're a kind man, Wei Wuxian.
[ She knows what he means. And she knows what she's seen. The vision of it remains when she closes her eyes. But, still... she understands enough to believe that she's still right.
She rubs her cheek against his chest and lets out a quiet sigh. ]
I love you, too. And I trust you. I really... really, really do believe I know who you are.
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Hm... probably something to do with working it through your body. [ Wei Wuxian tilts his head, taking in her appearance. ] I'm glad you're faring better than I did.
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He... probably really meant it, about thinking that I wouldn't be in any danger. I wish the other doses had been more like mine.
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As do I. But... we can be thankful yours is the way that it is.
[ Wei Wuxian doesn't even want to give thought to what might have happened if she died. ]
I had hoped Medea would never need to step in like that here, but that seems to have been unavoidable.
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I didn't mean to summon her. I don't know if that was my blessing, or just my powers being out of my control. I really... keep troubling her over this.
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[ He strokes her hair. ]
Don't worry so much about it. What's done is done, and I think she'd rather you be alive than anything else.
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She told me... if I was ever in need, if I fell into someone's trap, if I was lost... that she'd save me. If something worse happened because I didn't ask her, she'd be annoyed. I'm not worried.
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[ Well… probably. He doesn’t think Billy would have done anything else, but Medea still showed up. ]
She caused a bit of trouble, by the way.
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Did she? He didn't look very hurt. I thought maybe, because it was only for a few minutes, nothing much had happened..
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[ Thankfully. ]
She kissed Waltaquin.
[ Not like he’s mad though. Medea is her own person. ]
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What?! They've only met once... no, wait, probably twice, but...
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[ Sorry, she's mumbling. This short-circuited her for a bit. ]
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[ Sorry, that’s all he cares about. What’s the drama. ]
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Oh... Helio, Marquess Niccolo. He's been close with Medea since long before I met them. I think they must be lovers. He knew it was me the moment he first saw me in Medea's body.
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That makes sense. Someone that cares for you will recognize changes like that.
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[ She gives a little laugh. ]
Actually... no one ever realized she wasn't me. Not Eros, and not my parents. I guess it wasn't very surprising. But I really admire how deeply Helio loves her. I thought I'd watched Medea closely enough to know her so well, but there's really no comparison.
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[ He smiles a little. ]
I like to think that people who love you notice the things you don’t even realize.
[ Wei Wuxian himself isn’t great at noticing things but… he knows he’s gotten leagues better at it. ]
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[ Case in point. She reaches for his hand and squeezes it gently. ]
I guess there are some things you can't know without being told. That's just... what it means to be separate people. But I think seeing the way Helio treated me as Medea was the first time I really understood what love was. That he couldn't bear hurting me no matter how angry he was, because it was Medea's body. Even though he knew it was me. That he knew her, in a way no one else did.
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Seeing that care… it can change you. [ A thoughtful look passes over his face. ] Acceptance too. I don’t think there can be love without it. Approving of the actions of your loved one isn’t necessary, but trying to understand and accept it… I think your ability to do that for me made me realize how good it feels to have someone like that.
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Maybe there are times when you have to argue, because you love someone. But I hope you'll never doubt that I'll always hear you out. I always want to understand. I'm... so happy if I can be that for you. You're a kind man, Wei Wuxian.
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That you can still say that after what you’ve seen… I really do love you, Psyche.
[ She’s so good to him even though he doesn’t deserve it for all that he’s done back home, and yet… he’ll allow himself to have this. ]
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She rubs her cheek against his chest and lets out a quiet sigh. ]
I love you, too. And I trust you. I really... really, really do believe I know who you are.
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[ He holds her tighter, doing his best not to squeeze too tightly. Can't do that when she's not feeling well, after all. ]
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You're not sure?
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Actually... I'm sure that you do. I think you know me better than you might think, actually.
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Maybe it's a little absurd when it really hasn't been that long. But it still makes me happy to hear it.
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