[ ramiel you are so valid.... yves just smiles at the defensiveness and huffiness on his behalf, leaning into the warmth of it. he's not used to it, even now. so many people still know him for his freaky face, and so many days he has to pretend that he doesn't hear the comments. that they don't still sting. ]

... that's okay if you can't.

Knowing it might be possible at least lets me look at the options a little differently. I can make a choice if I'm able to accomplish redemption.