[ He finally says, pulse picking up, anxiety latching om as he finally unburdens the thoughts that have been plaguing him for several days now, hand clutched in hers. ]
I totaled our house and I left you to deal with it and I got you shot, I wasn't fast enough. I could have gotten you killed. It happened because of me, my mistakes, my legacy and you're still paying the price.
[ She denies sharply, inhaling a small gasp as the vehement huff causes muscles to contract and pain to lance through her side. She pinches her lips for a moment, but her righteous indignation burns brighter than the physical pain, and she forges on. ]
No, it isn't. Don't you say that, Tony. [ She clings tighter to his hand, fingers shaking a little. ]
It was not your fault, it was his. You can't blame yourself for the actions of some lunatic.
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[ He finally says, pulse picking up, anxiety latching om as he finally unburdens the thoughts that have been plaguing him for several days now, hand clutched in hers. ]
I totaled our house and I left you to deal with it and I got you shot, I wasn't fast enough. I could have gotten you killed. It happened because of me, my mistakes, my legacy and you're still paying the price.
no subject
[ She denies sharply, inhaling a small gasp as the vehement huff causes muscles to contract and pain to lance through her side. She pinches her lips for a moment, but her righteous indignation burns brighter than the physical pain, and she forges on. ]
No, it isn't. Don't you say that, Tony. [ She clings tighter to his hand, fingers shaking a little. ]
It was not your fault, it was his. You can't blame yourself for the actions of some lunatic.