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Why I choose the dialogue I do. Random thoughts I've tried to put into some sort of sense.
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"I can't believe...so much happened. I don't know how to feel."
Rook will say this to him. They're are lost, unsure of what’s real, safe, or even what they're allowed to feel, and then there’s Lucanis—kneeling (though I believe he is squatting) before them, meeting Rook at their lowest, anchoring them with his unwavering devotion.
His words, "I do," hold so much weight. It’s not just about how he feels; it’s a declaration. He’s telling Rook that even in all the chaos, confusion, and pain, he’s certain about them. His response is exactly what Rook needs in that moment. He isn't asking them to figure things out, to simply move on, or to pretend that nothing has happened. Instead, he offers them his certainty and love as a guiding light.
The gentle kiss isn’t just affection—it's a promise, a lifeline, and a way of saying I’m here and you’re here.
And that quiet, "I know exactly how to feel," is him saying he’ll feel for both of them until Rook can find themselves again. And you just know that, in true Lucanis fashion, he’ll never let them doubt his love or their worth ever again.
Rook's, "Just don't leave," is heartbreaking. It’s not just about physical presence—it’s them begging for an anchor, stability, for someone who won’t abandon them when they feel so lost.
And Lucanis, without hesitation, meets their plea with absolute conviction.
For someone like Rook, who’s endured so much loss, doubt and isolation in the Fade, that kind of reassurance is everything. Lucanis saying "Never" isn’t just an answer—it’s a vow. A declaration that no matter what the world throws at them, he’ll stay.
And you know he’ll back up that promise every single day. Lucanis isn’t just saying the words; he’s living them. Even when he’s consumed by his fears and doubts, even when his world is crumbling, Rook is the one thing he’ll hold onto.
Their love isn’t flashy or overdramatic—it’s grounded in moments like this. Quiet, deeply intimate exchanges where they show, in every word and gesture, how much they mean to each other.
And because of this, Rook can start to believe that they are not alone, he'll feel for both of them, he sees them, loves them, and will fight to stay by their side.
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