[ falco glides himself into the hold that comes effortlessly with tight lips and a wide gaze of recognition, as if it were always waiting for him and if he had been doing the same. he barely has to hunch over to meet paul’s already lowered height, as small as he was, only bending his knees some and canting his head into the crook that welcomed him. with one hand, the falcon presses against his hair and the start of his back while falco’s other grips fabric and tightens. even his face disappears for a stretch, soothing the hot sting to the corners of his eyes and nose into the elder boy’s jacket, just as the hand to the back of his head does.
there is nothing quite as heavy, or as potent, than a candid heart speaking up. as if paul’s own loss were palpable, his arms hug tighter around his neck. I’ll come back for you. he believes it. he knows it’s true. he breathes out, a voice slightly strained but firming itself to give his heart back. he’s already spoken it, but he’s been encouraged— to feel everything and use it. ]
I know you will. [ once the shared embrace comes to a natural close, falco’s hold loosens only to bring him to paul’s front, facing him— the falcon rests on his shoulder, and the boy’s opposite hand finds the space between his jaw and his neck. it’s a warm-hearted gesture of care. ] If you can’t find me, I’ll find you.
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there is nothing quite as heavy, or as potent, than a candid heart speaking up. as if paul’s own loss were palpable, his arms hug tighter around his neck. I’ll come back for you. he believes it. he knows it’s true. he breathes out, a voice slightly strained but firming itself to give his heart back. he’s already spoken it, but he’s been encouraged— to feel everything and use it. ]
I know you will. [ once the shared embrace comes to a natural close, falco’s hold loosens only to bring him to paul’s front, facing him— the falcon rests on his shoulder, and the boy’s opposite hand finds the space between his jaw and his neck. it’s a warm-hearted gesture of care. ] If you can’t find me, I’ll find you.