[ she understands what he's saying, and the merit of it, but as far as she's concerned, it is still not the same thing. his lack of self-worth is imagined, but how hard she must work is real, and one sleepless night spent studying might mean the difference between a breakthrough and a failure. how can she possibly sleep when the answer is still out there, yet to be found?
of course, were their positions reversed she knows full well that she would urge him to rest, to care for himself, but it's.. just so difficult. she's so afraid of losing them, so desperate to find a way to fix this..
at first when he offers his hand she's confused, she isn't sure what he's expecting, but it takes her only a moment to accept his offer, hesitantly pressing her hand to his. her voice lowers, softens. ]
I'm not. I am not working so hard because I am courageous and strong, I am working this hard because I am afraid.
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of course, were their positions reversed she knows full well that she would urge him to rest, to care for himself, but it's.. just so difficult. she's so afraid of losing them, so desperate to find a way to fix this..
at first when he offers his hand she's confused, she isn't sure what he's expecting, but it takes her only a moment to accept his offer, hesitantly pressing her hand to his. her voice lowers, softens. ]
I'm not. I am not working so hard because I am courageous and strong, I am working this hard because I am afraid.