(Can you miss someone who has never really met you? Can you want for something you've never had? Can you miss someone who doesn't remember all that you've gone through together?
Nikolai knows a little too much about everything he never really had. Things that slipped out of his reach before he even touched it with the tips of his fingers. Things that he had the barest taste of before it's snatch away.)
He shrugs. It's only long, long practice (longer than she does, in terms of sheer years) that keeps the emotions from his face and eyes. ]
You are not asking me that question. [ He tips his head, slightly. ] You are asking yourself.
[ It's a kinder answer than he should have given. ]
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(Can you miss someone who has never really met you? Can you want for something you've never had? Can you miss someone who doesn't remember all that you've gone through together?
Nikolai knows a little too much about everything he never really had. Things that slipped out of his reach before he even touched it with the tips of his fingers. Things that he had the barest taste of before it's snatch away.)
He shrugs. It's only long, long practice (longer than she does, in terms of sheer years) that keeps the emotions from his face and eyes. ]
You are not asking me that question. [ He tips his head, slightly. ] You are asking yourself.
[ It's a kinder answer than he should have given. ]