[ Ephemera closes his good eye, trying to control his breathing. Just be calm, be steady. It feels awful and wrong that this happened to Drake and Ephemera didn't even know. But there's no point in getting stuck on that. It's over, done with, and this is now. Focus on the now, Ephemera reminds himself. And breathe. Just breathe. Count on the exhale. There you go.
Breathe. ]
Okay. I can do that.
[ One thing at a time. But first...
Ephemera swallows, then reaches out to cup Drake's face in his hands. ]
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Breathe. ]
Okay. I can do that.
[ One thing at a time. But first...
Ephemera swallows, then reaches out to cup Drake's face in his hands. ]
Can I kiss you? Please?