[ A blatant lie, they both know it, but the sentiment is genuine. He'll stay and make sure she's okay, he always will. Not forever, but long enough to be sure she's settled. ]
Put your head on my shoulder. When I do this, it happens instantly.
[ He could have put her to sleep without her consent from the outset, but he wouldn't violate her agency like that. ]
[ Sometimes, there are lies a person needs to hear, and that was one of them for Clara. She needed to hear that and she does as he says, settling with her head on his shoulder and one hand in his. ]
I expect to see you fiddling with something when I open my eyes again.
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[ A blatant lie, they both know it, but the sentiment is genuine. He'll stay and make sure she's okay, he always will. Not forever, but long enough to be sure she's settled. ]
Put your head on my shoulder. When I do this, it happens instantly.
[ He could have put her to sleep without her consent from the outset, but he wouldn't violate her agency like that. ]
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I expect to see you fiddling with something when I open my eyes again.
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[ He smiles, and then just as quickly, he reaches out, tapping his index finger to her temple and sending her to sleep. ]