[Their faces press together, and Atem is receptive to the kiss, brief as it is; however, what he does, after the thank-you, is pull Ryou into a tight hug.
He's scared. He has to endure. Atem doesn't know how much resilience either of them has to spare...but, they have to hope that it's enough.
Atem holds Ryou in that hug, knowing the last scrap of hope he has is as fragile as a candle in a drafty room. But, he has it...and, as always, he'll do all he can.
Even if, this time, it's to stay away, and stay out of it, and be ready to live with whatever happens.]
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He's scared. He has to endure. Atem doesn't know how much resilience either of them has to spare...but, they have to hope that it's enough.
Atem holds Ryou in that hug, knowing the last scrap of hope he has is as fragile as a candle in a drafty room. But, he has it...and, as always, he'll do all he can.
Even if, this time, it's to stay away, and stay out of it, and be ready to live with whatever happens.]