[As Atem adjusts in his hold, Ryou does the same, running a hand along his back comfortingly. It's the best he can do, to let Atem cry for now. It hurts to see him in such a state, but...Ryou doesn't want to take that emotional response from him.
Though, when Atem finally forces out those words, he does nod gently, and pull away slightly.]
I know. We will...I promise.
[A hand moves up to gently cup the back of Atem's head, threading clawed fingers into his short hair for a moment.]
Talking seems a bit hard now, though. I think the first thing we ought to do is get you cleaned up...right? Then...maybe you can lay down for a little bit. How does that sound?
[Experimentally, Ryou tries to shift back, to pull away so he can maybe sneak away and get a damp cloth to dab Atem's face clean. But, if Atem doesn't let him go, he'll change his plans around.]
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Though, when Atem finally forces out those words, he does nod gently, and pull away slightly.]
I know. We will...I promise.
[A hand moves up to gently cup the back of Atem's head, threading clawed fingers into his short hair for a moment.]
Talking seems a bit hard now, though. I think the first thing we ought to do is get you cleaned up...right? Then...maybe you can lay down for a little bit. How does that sound?
[Experimentally, Ryou tries to shift back, to pull away so he can maybe sneak away and get a damp cloth to dab Atem's face clean. But, if Atem doesn't let him go, he'll change his plans around.]