Cruz & Hex

que > hmm
que > I'm not sure if you being able to handle yourself would quell my fears
que > it's not a matter of me not trusting you
que > I trust you even now
que > but there are things we fight that are bigger than any one of us can handle alone
que > can't I be concerned about you being in danger to things like that?

Hex > Oh, of course you can. I'd just like to help ease your concerns.
Hex > Do you worry about the others, too, or is it just me?

que > I do worry about the others, yes.
que > the ones I know well enough at least
que > as much as I feel the need to pull away from Mary-Jane, I do feel concern for her, especially her mental state
que > and as childish as she can be, I feel a kinship with Gwen simply on the fact that we were both on our first mission together
que > and even though I don't know many others that well, I worry about them as much as anyone would for people who put themselves at risk
que >
que > were you hoping you were the only one drawing my concern?

Hex > Oh, not at all.
Hex > In fact, I was a little worried that you saw me as the only one in need of concern.
Hex > But I'm more reassured knowing that it's simply a part of you to worry about your friends.
Hex > It's a very kind trait. : )
Hex > And again, I'd prefer not to feel like a damsel in distress.

que > even if you were the only one I worried about, it'd be a hard task to call you a damsel in distress for that
que > my concern isn't for me to be prepared to jump in and save you
que > I'm just unsure what my life would be like without you now that you're a part of it

Hex >
Hex > Oh.
Hex > I hadn't thought of it that way.

que > I've come to value how much I want to keep the right people close recently
que > that includes you
que > and it means I wish for your safety

Hex > I really appreciate that, Cruz. Thank you.
Hex > I'm sorry if I seemed at all dismissive or teasing about that concern.
Hex > I don't plan on putting myself at undue risk or disappearing for any reason, I promise you that.

que > no, of course not
que > we all have our own vices
que > and if yours lies in not wanting to seem weak, I understand where you were coming from when responding
que > but I'm glad you're seriously considering your safety

Hex > Of course. I try to look out for myself whenever possible.
Hex >
Hex > But it's nice to know who has my back, too.

que > reference sort of intended.
que > but.
que > I'll be there for you.

Hex > <3
Hex > Thanks.

que > no problem whatsoever