[It takes Ion a moment to realize what Sandalphon's referring to. So that was what he saw this time?]
It's the least I could do for them. How could I not care?
[He pauses, his fingers wringing together.]
I've never loved someone the way that you have. I've never felt anything like that before. Like just a glimpse of one person could erase every wrong you've ever had to suffer.
It's alright. You shouldn't have to apologize for having trouble in your past. I'm sorry that I'm...taking this so poorly. First yesterday, and now today.
[He puts a hand over his heart. He's just...so weak. Still, so weak and useless. He can't even handle something like this, can he? What good is he?]
Handling my memories isn't your responsibility. It's mine.
[He sighs. He guarded the finer details up to now, and what good has it done? Perhaps he shouldn't sleep, so that he can wake Ion at the first sign of . . . anything, really.]
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You're really strong, Sandalphon.
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No . . . It's you who's strong. You returned the love of your people with love of your own.
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It's the least I could do for them. How could I not care?
[He pauses, his fingers wringing together.]
I've never loved someone the way that you have. I've never felt anything like that before. Like just a glimpse of one person could erase every wrong you've ever had to suffer.
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[He purses his lips. His feelings about Lucifer now are complicated—or perhaps simpler than ever.
He can say the same for himself. Ion's memory was the first time he felt so supported and loved.
He fears what will come next.]
Are these dreams going to continue?
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[He closes his eyes. He, too, feels apprehension.]
If this is anything like the way we felt last week while separated for too long at a time. I'm sorry, I hope they won't bother you too much.
[Ion is the one who was weeping, but, you know how it is.]
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I should be saying that. Most of my memories are the same. You might see something like again . . .
[He doesn't wish that pain on anyone, especially on someone so pure and loving.]
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It's alright. You shouldn't have to apologize for having trouble in your past. I'm sorry that I'm...taking this so poorly. First yesterday, and now today.
[He puts a hand over his heart. He's just...so weak. Still, so weak and useless. He can't even handle something like this, can he? What good is he?]
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[He sighs. He guarded the finer details up to now, and what good has it done? Perhaps he shouldn't sleep, so that he can wake Ion at the first sign of . . . anything, really.]
Sorry.