[ Truthfully, she doesn't believe him. Not entirely. If anything, she fears it's a hollow sentiment to absolve her of the guilt she feels in leaving him behind, even as she tries to assuage it with reaffirmations that it's only temporary.
Still, she cracks a smile, however faint, at that horrible joke. Selfishly, she enjoys hearing it, knowing that they have this little corner of the galaxy reserved for themselves. That he can't very well take off and abandon her without somehow finagling his way into possessing a ship. More than that, she can comfort herself with the reminder that they are too remote to risk any visitors.
He's safe. And no matter how long she's gone, he'll continue to be safe. Lifting a hand, she strokes it through the disheveled mop his hair has become during their aggressive sex session. ]
I know. [ Her lips quirk, and then fall. ] But I'm still going to miss you.
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Still, she cracks a smile, however faint, at that horrible joke. Selfishly, she enjoys hearing it, knowing that they have this little corner of the galaxy reserved for themselves. That he can't very well take off and abandon her without somehow finagling his way into possessing a ship. More than that, she can comfort herself with the reminder that they are too remote to risk any visitors.
He's safe. And no matter how long she's gone, he'll continue to be safe. Lifting a hand, she strokes it through the disheveled mop his hair has become during their aggressive sex session. ]
I know. [ Her lips quirk, and then fall. ] But I'm still going to miss you.