[ normally, he'd question that. not simply because he's doubtful by nature and rightfully so, considering his experiences. absolutes always feel dangerous to him. oh, he always yearned for them. wanted them. the straining desire to not have the floor collapse from underneath resonates in what he does. what he says. what he attempts.
but he'd question because it's important to. it matters. because dolph has the choice to question. that was a luxury he'll never ignore.
dolph considers it.
and puts it away.
it's not necessary. not with maruki. not with eren. his answer wouldn't change. us being together is our happiness.
instead he thinks back to his conversations with maruki and eren. and finds his own words. he even thinks of alex once more. when alex's body went cold and quiet. looking down at the disaster he had wrought. how can we be the same? dolph had despaired, I loved you so much and we weren't the same.
this time.
this time though. ]
Willpower.
Right?
[ a brief tentative pause. he squeezes their fingers. ]
no subject
but he'd question because it's important to. it matters. because dolph has the choice to question. that was a luxury he'll never ignore.
dolph considers it.
and puts it away.
it's not necessary. not with maruki. not with eren. his answer wouldn't change. us being together is our happiness.
instead he thinks back to his conversations with maruki and eren. and finds his own words. he even thinks of alex once more. when alex's body went cold and quiet. looking down at the disaster he had wrought. how can we be the same? dolph had despaired, I loved you so much and we weren't the same.
this time.
this time though. ]
Willpower.
Right?
[ a brief tentative pause. he squeezes their fingers. ]
Our willpower links us together.