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Very little was needed to wake Helena up from her slumber next to Lyo, immediately feeling the once so strong and carefree lion shake underneath the demons that haunted his soul. Turning her bedside lamp on, the dim light softly spread into the room and temporarily chased the dark night away. Gently, she tried to talk him through what tormented his heart, wanting to comfort him in any way she could. That night seemed extra hard for him, as he finally started to put words on his struggles.
"it sometimes feels like.. my mere nature.. the way i am.. is what hurts my loved ones" he could barely breathe at this point, somehow stuck in a cramp of crying and hyperventilating and being also so sorry for that, he didn't want to worry Helena either even if he didn't even try to seem strong. He did listen to her closely and it somewhere in the back of his mind calmed down but his body didn't listen.
Helena hugged him as tight as she could without hurting him, hushing him softly, rocking them gently back and forth mimicing the rhythm of the ocean waves from the times she was invited to his ship. She stayed like that and only spoke when he seemed a little calmer. ''No one is flawless, but rarely have anyone I ever knew been so conciderate, empathic and caring as you. That is the biggest and most important part of who you are, and I'll continue to tell you that until your inner lion roars at me to find new compliments'' While the last part was mainly said as a mood lightener, behind the playful remark she was dead serious to knock some confidence back into him. She decided, once things were a little calmer, she would gently mention seeing a proffessional as a possibility, but right now she didnt want him to feel any more guilt or like he was a burden to her, cus' that was so utterly far from the truth.
Lyo held her more tightly like a compensation for not being able to be held tightly himself, kissing her cheek too and inhaled her scent with a still shaky breath. Whispering that he's very grateful to have her. The cuddles did wonders for now, making him more sleepy too and slowly snoozed off still hugging her. she was the lantern in the dark forest, showing the way out.
Helena stayed awake a little longer than him, just to make sure his breathing calmed down and he seemed to be getting a little more proper shuteye without as much tension. Not wanting to wake him up, she smiled at his soft whisper and felt her heart melt into a puddle. Oh Lyo, she was grateful to have you in her life too. Once they woke up, she decided to bring up the possibility of seeing a professional. A little sleep always helped see things more clearly and not be misinterpreted as anything other than genuine advice < 3 She thought to herself while Lyo rested, perhaps she should also read up on her old physio knowledge, maybe call a few friends to see if there was something she could help Lyo with physically. Feeling better in his body might also do good for his mental state. Yeah, she felt like she finally had a proper strategy to help Lyo as best she could. With that thought, she too slowly drifted into sleep
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Lyo (c) abosz007 (also thnkie for zee sketchhhhh <333)
Helena (c) Me
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