for the rest of us death will be a relief

[praevaricatio]

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[braveandstupid]

[Elena exhales and nods, because that was also a lot, but didn't last long enough to do lasting damage. Everyone's okay. Matt is back.]

Good.

[That he's okay, not that he's been there before, obviously.]

I know things are still crazy and complicated, but it is nice to see you. I wish it wasn't because I needed to get myself rescued, but beggars can't be choosers.

[She's kidding, kind of, but she did miss him, so it is nice to have him there in the flesh.]

[cholesterol]

Hey, I'd be there if you were safe or on the end of the pirate's plank. Can't get rid of me now.

( And he doesn't want her to. He kisses her head, leans down and gives her a long, lingering kiss. )

[braveandstupid]

Good. I don't want to be.

[She hums softly as she kisses him back, sliding her fingers through his hair as she pulls closer. Part of her wants so much to rise to the occasion, but she also knows her limits, and she doesn't want to fall asleep on him either.

She pulls back with a sigh.]

And were I not falling asleep on my feet there would be a lot of gratitude happening but ... tomorrow I will absolutely make it up to you.

[cholesterol]

Gratitude's not necessary. I'm a little dead on my feet myself.

( So to speak. He wouldn't make it into round one. All is well. They each climb under the covers and get what sleep they can. )