[Hubert had a restless sleep also falling in and out of slumber but also waking up, not feeling relaxed enough to sleep, his own light slumber meant he heard Ruby, calling out and pushing him away.
He stirred and woke immediately, grabbing for her before she fell off the bed and took her naked body to hold it against his own-]
[She snaps awake and pushes back, but it only takes her a second to realize that it's Hubert next to her. Her brain needs to catch up and break out of the panic it's inflicted on itself.
But when she realizes that it's Hubert next to her, that he's the one holding her, she instantly bursts into tears.]
[Because what if something happens to him! She has to worry about him and it's the first time she's been confronted with his mortality and she doesn't like it.]
[He could not tell her to not worry, he knew that would be impossible, in this place.]
I cannot soothe all your woes but, let it be known that I would never go down without a fight, never surrender- not when I have so much here to live for. Like you, my love.
[And unfortunately for Ruby, she's the type to worry, even if she tries to hide it sometimes.]
I never thought you'd just let it happen, either. I just... don't want to lose you like I've lost everyone else. But I know it's not fair to make you say I won't.
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He stirred and woke immediately, grabbing for her before she fell off the bed and took her naked body to hold it against his own-]
Ruby, wake up, it is a bad dream.
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But when she realizes that it's Hubert next to her, that he's the one holding her, she instantly bursts into tears.]
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And he said nothing, merely held her in the dark as she cried, for however long she would need comfort, he was here.]
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... I... I had a dream that you died... when you got shot.
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[He did not know what else to say, all he wanted to do was hold her until she calmed down, entirely. He just hugged her tighter.]
But it was just a dream. See? I am alive, I am here, holding you.
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[She clings to him, desperately.]
You're not allowed to die.
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[He turned his head to kiss at her cheek, again and again, tasting those salty tears.]
We are safe here, together.
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[Even though she knows Dorothea and Ferdinand are guarding them, trying to give them some peace.]
... Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you up.
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[He pulled back from her a bit, but still in each other's embrace.]
I understand. In truth I suppose we are not safe, ever. Could be kidnapped whenever, taken, drugged, they can do so much to us.
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How are we supposed to sleep if we can't be safe??
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I have noticed a pattern, in this place. Every month or so, something new happens- another oddity. I believe we are safe, now, for the time being.
Next month however, we should watch our backs. And... you will be safe, as long as I am around. I have kept you safe thus far, have I not?
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[Because what if something happens to him! She has to worry about him and it's the first time she's been confronted with his mortality and she doesn't like it.]
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[He could not tell her to not worry, he knew that would be impossible, in this place.]
I cannot soothe all your woes but, let it be known that I would never go down without a fight, never surrender- not when I have so much here to live for. Like you, my love.
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I never thought you'd just let it happen, either. I just... don't want to lose you like I've lost everyone else. But I know it's not fair to make you say I won't.
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[He said it firmly, with everything in his power he would ensure that she would never lose anyone, especially not him.]
You will not lose me.
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... Okay. Okay. I won't lose you, and you won't... lose me...
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[He just held her so tight, saying those words for both of them.]
I simply wish... you were taken in, by Dorothea, in a contract. I would prefer it if you were living with us.
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[She nuzzles him, taking a deep breath so she can just take in his scent.]
But I like where I am, too. Maybe I can convince Lilia to move to the Up...
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[His scent, now that they bathed, he smelled like soap, clean, his shampoo making him smell more like cedar.]
Can your Dominant keep you safe? Does he have any powers?
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... But I still want to stay here for awhile, with you.
THE END
[He hugged her tighter, keeping her close, and they stayed like that, until whenever they finally woke up again...]