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Arthur Morgan ([personal profile] towhatmatters) wrote in [community profile] redmarsshit 2020-02-25 07:57 pm (UTC)

They don't normally hug this way, but this is far from normal circumstances. Arthur's not entirely sure how much Charles knows, but he must have been aware that his time was running out, and perhaps that's why he's holding onto him so tightly.

It's a little strange, but mostly ... just good. Arthur holds on just as tightly, perhaps almost desperately, like he has an anchor for the first time in his life and he can't ever let go of it lest he get swept away and loses himself. The past few weeks have been riddled with heartbreak but Charles is, as always, steady and strong and he hadn't realised he needed it.

His eyes keep burning, as he buries his face against Charles's shoulder and allows himself at least a moment of vulnerability. Maybe he'll even allow himself more.

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