Andromache the Scythian- Requested by:N/A
Prompt: “Can we make a decision? Please?”
They couldn’t believe what they were hearing. Andy was not one to let her feelings get the best of her. When Nile asked her why she blames herself for Quyhn’s death, she reasoned losing a soldier, nothing more. So, why was she saying all these things now?
“What do you want to do Andromache!? You can’t admit everything and then take it all back!” they say with tears in their eyes. Andy knew she got herself into some deep shit by the use of her full name. Her eyes softened. “I just- I can’t lose you. I don’t want you to get in the way of things, and I definitely don’t want anyone to use you against me” They stepped back, away from Andy. “You think of me as a weakness?” hurt evident in their eyes. Realizing her mistake, Andy looks them straight in their eyes “I don’t want you getting hurt” Their brows furrowed in confusion. they shake their head, tired of the situation they’re in.”You have no idea how long I’ve waited for you. I’ve kept all my feelings to myself for centuries! And when you finally tell me you feel the same way, all of a sudden, you want to stop it?”
This is stupid. They thought. How easy was it for Andy to just let everything go? Was it a perk for living that long. They’ve lived long sure, but not as long as Andy. “I still feel the same about you (nickname).”
This was not getting anywhere. “You say you feel the same and yet, you’re so very willing to give up on us just like that. What about the others Andromache? Don’t you think that I’m strong!? I’m like you too. I can fight. I don’t have to be a weakness, I don’t have to be your weakness. Why can’t I be your strength Andy?” the desperation in their voice becoming clearer as their words fade into the air. Falling back into a chair, they slightly pull their back in hopes of calming themself. “Can we just make a decision? Please?” they say exasperated Guilt bubbles up inside of Andy, sensing her frustration, she takes a deep breath before bending infront of them, so that they’re eye-level.
They were right. Why did she have to push away the good things that come her way? She knew that they were strong, that they could handle themself. So, what was she going on about? Andy realized that they’re indeed the reason why she fights harder every mission they face.
Their eyes meet, and Andy could see how much hurt she caused. They leaned forward, faces closer to each other than before. Their voice soft, “Stop pushing me away Andromache.”
