devouringstate:

                  _“N—o.”

_{( it’s kind of a lie, but a harmless one;} 

    _{ophelia figures he’ll let her get away with it this time,}

        _{since it’s well-intentioned and all. )}

                  _{“You can—sleep, more. If you want. It’s—okay.”}

     _{( look at that, casual slang and everything. )}

( he’ll doubt that response, if it’s all the same to you ;

        feel a little guilty, too. but he was/is running on fumes, so. )

                               “ Nah, m'fine, cher.

                                 ’ve missed seein’ you. ”

                       ( unprompted, but true. did we mention he’s still a bit drunk ? )

#!!!!!!!!!!! bounces around in excitement  #; muse : eloi .  #devouringstate