[Some part of Angel insists they've done this song and dance before, and is again silenced. Letting himself enjoy this while he has it doesn't have to mean he doesn't see at least some of what Val's doing. If he wants it too does that even make it wrong?
He lets himself smile with a softness that doesn't often reach his face these days, something real and soft, unguarded despite all the mutual hurt they've thrown at each other over the decades.
Nuzzling his cheek into that hold, there's a flicker of tension in his face as the question's volleyed back, and even though it's followed by a quick and sure nod, there's guilt on his face for that moment of doubt.]
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Date: 2024-09-10 04:00 am (UTC)He lets himself smile with a softness that doesn't often reach his face these days, something real and soft, unguarded despite all the mutual hurt they've thrown at each other over the decades.
Nuzzling his cheek into that hold, there's a flicker of tension in his face as the question's volleyed back, and even though it's followed by a quick and sure nod, there's guilt on his face for that moment of doubt.]
Yeah. Yeah, I know. 'Course I know.