Gladio hasn't ever felt that Ravus treated him poorly or unkindly after Iris disappeared. Yea, it was hard dealing with the initial cold shoulder but running off like that and making Ravus worry more than warranted it, in Gladio's opinion.
The man stayed by his side and held him as he cried, and never called him weak for it. That means something to the Shield. So he'll do the same.
He will stay by Ravus' side and hold him if he's allowed. He will do his best to soothe any tears Ravus may shed. He'll do all that and more not just as repayment for Ravus being there for him, but also because he truly loves the man in front of him.
It's only been a few months since they arrived here and started this thing between them, but Gladio's fallen fast and hard. So Ravus' request hits him like a physical blow, making his heart clench, and he brings both his lover's hands to his lips (after setting the half-empty bowl to the side).
"M'not sure I can do anything about how some people just vanish from here..." Probably not the best opener but he keeps going nonetheless.
"But I can promise that nothing in or on this world will take me down. And if the damned Dream Width or whatever tries to disappear me, I will find my way back. I swear it."
He speaks the words with every ounce of love and conviction in his body, hoping that Ravus hears both and understands that Gladio means all of it. The urge to wrap Ravus in his arms is overwhelming, but he knows Ravus isn't huge on the hugging thing or on the affection thing unless he wants it.
So Gladio stays where he is, caressing Ravus' hands and occasionally pressing tender kisses to each of them. "What else, lo - Ravus? What else do you need?"
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The man stayed by his side and held him as he cried, and never called him weak for it. That means something to the Shield. So he'll do the same.
He will stay by Ravus' side and hold him if he's allowed. He will do his best to soothe any tears Ravus may shed. He'll do all that and more not just as repayment for Ravus being there for him, but also because he truly loves the man in front of him.
It's only been a few months since they arrived here and started this thing between them, but Gladio's fallen fast and hard. So Ravus' request hits him like a physical blow, making his heart clench, and he brings both his lover's hands to his lips (after setting the half-empty bowl to the side).
"M'not sure I can do anything about how some people just vanish from here..." Probably not the best opener but he keeps going nonetheless.
"But I can promise that nothing in or on this world will take me down. And if the damned Dream Width or whatever tries to disappear me, I will find my way back. I swear it."
He speaks the words with every ounce of love and conviction in his body, hoping that Ravus hears both and understands that Gladio means all of it. The urge to wrap Ravus in his arms is overwhelming, but he knows Ravus isn't huge on the hugging thing or on the affection thing unless he wants it.
So Gladio stays where he is, caressing Ravus' hands and occasionally pressing tender kisses to each of them. "What else, lo - Ravus? What else do you need?"