[Darin's heart twists and sinks as he hears Zelda's tale. He'd really assumed so much about Zelda...that she was this perfect princess. That his biases and experiences with nobility have colored every experience he's had with her.]
[But that doesn't change the fact that he's pushed away someone who might stand the best chance at understanding his pain.]
[He leans into her touch and brings his own calloused hand up to hers, pressing her hand into his cheek. And when he looks at her, there's a hint of hope mixed with fear.]
Yeah...? Will you remind me every day...? Won't that get annoying...?
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[But that doesn't change the fact that he's pushed away someone who might stand the best chance at understanding his pain.]
[He leans into her touch and brings his own calloused hand up to hers, pressing her hand into his cheek. And when he looks at her, there's a hint of hope mixed with fear.]
Yeah...? Will you remind me every day...? Won't that get annoying...?