[He saw that it was painful -- he's worried a moment that it's more than just the flavor, what if it's already too late, and Ryou can never eat again...!
But it seems to be okay, after a minute. Around cookie two is when Atem hops up on the counter to sit, to be closer to eye-level. He'll stay in contact with Ryou, a hand on his shoulder or upper arm, just because...
...because, while Atem could be beating himself up for having missed this, instead, he feels relief that Ryou's over this grief hurdle. Just because you died is no reason to act like you're dead.]
Is it all right?
[--he says, as he pets his boyfriend while he eats sweets.]
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But it seems to be okay, after a minute. Around cookie two is when Atem hops up on the counter to sit, to be closer to eye-level. He'll stay in contact with Ryou, a hand on his shoulder or upper arm, just because...
...because, while Atem could be beating himself up for having missed this, instead, he feels relief that Ryou's over this grief hurdle. Just because you died is no reason to act like you're dead.]
Is it all right?
[--he says, as he pets his boyfriend while he eats sweets.]