[Because he does know, doesn't he? He knows because of things he now realises he doesn't have the time to explain, despite how blind to it all he had seemed while he was endlessly bickering and arguing with the prince over his attempts to break free of the underworld.
It hurts to have to let him go again, knowing that yet again he has no choice. There is a comfort, however small, in being able to actually say goodbye this time.]
We'll have the time to talk about this one day. [He assures Zagreus, brushing the side of his thumb lightly against the other god's cheekbone.] It just won't be right now. Just trust that... no matter what I say, or how much I might argue with you, it doesn't change how I feel. How I feel for you, because of you. Tell me you'll remember that, all right?
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[Because he does know, doesn't he? He knows because of things he now realises he doesn't have the time to explain, despite how blind to it all he had seemed while he was endlessly bickering and arguing with the prince over his attempts to break free of the underworld.
It hurts to have to let him go again, knowing that yet again he has no choice. There is a comfort, however small, in being able to actually say goodbye this time.]
We'll have the time to talk about this one day. [He assures Zagreus, brushing the side of his thumb lightly against the other god's cheekbone.] It just won't be right now. Just trust that... no matter what I say, or how much I might argue with you, it doesn't change how I feel. How I feel for you, because of you. Tell me you'll remember that, all right?