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D'Artagnan ([personal profile] gascogne) wrote in [community profile] duplicitymemes 2025-07-11 11:14 pm (UTC)

I'm fine.

[He's clearly not, but he proclaims it all the same, and he loosens his grip on her hand as if to prove it, control over his fingers. His chest heats with embarrassment, as he's fully aware of the other people around them, but attempts to tune them out and focus on Constance. Settling himself on the floor feels like defeat, but he sits, leaning up against the wall he'd punched, tipping his head back with a dull thud, and motioning for her to sit beside him.]

I am alright, I promise you... I can't explain presently, it won't make sense to you. Consider it an affliction. There's nothing you can do for it.

[His words flow well in opposition to a moment earlier, but he speaks them quickly just in case something sets it off again, his thoughts too jumbled and disturbed upon her arrival.]

It's a shock to see you. I think that understating it.

[Droll and sardonic, the corner of his mouth turns up slightly into a faint crooked smile.]

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