[Casually neglecting to address the statement and she's dead. It's another problem for him to deal with, but that one can wait, and this can't. Peter tenses, leans in as Roman straightens like he might run. He's cupping his face before he even knows what he's doing. The only thing he knows is that he can't lose him. What wouldn't he do to keep him?]
Try not to freak out. I stay with you, and we see what happens.
[He shakes his head, looking at him. There are moments when you're face to face with something you've been denying because it's uncomfortable, unpleasant, scary. This was that moment for Peter, and he didn't much like it. Caring for Roman like this was a serious bonehead move.]
You were half right. Whatever's happening to you should be done by sunrise.
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[Casually neglecting to address the statement and she's dead. It's another problem for him to deal with, but that one can wait, and this can't. Peter tenses, leans in as Roman straightens like he might run. He's cupping his face before he even knows what he's doing. The only thing he knows is that he can't lose him. What wouldn't he do to keep him?]
Try not to freak out. I stay with you, and we see what happens.
[He shakes his head, looking at him. There are moments when you're face to face with something you've been denying because it's uncomfortable, unpleasant, scary. This was that moment for Peter, and he didn't much like it. Caring for Roman like this was a serious bonehead move.]
You were half right. Whatever's happening to you should be done by sunrise.