( Yet again, Peter finds himself gently taken aback by what Ange's saying, his eyes widening a little. It's perhaps too easy to see Paimon as the main thing really connecting him to certain people. ...To a lot of people, actually. He probably wouldn't even have met a lot of people here if it hadn't been because of the demon, and Peter either seeking help with that situation, or Paimon meeting people on his own and Peter getting to know them along the way. In fact, most of his deepest relationships with others became deeper because of Paimon being factored in. It's... strange to think about.
And even now, what he's thinking he can really offer Ange is Paimon. She's a witch, he's a demon; if anybody should be on this hazardous expedition through this jungle right now with her, it should be Paimon. The pair of them could get a lot more done, help each other, protect each other. Peter's just.... kind of there.
He hadn't even thought about the value of just being able to provide company (especially when he knows his own is so.... lacking). But he does understand it, now that Ange's mentioned it. Just the simple act of having someone there by your side so that you aren't alone... it is a big thing. And hearing her say that? It does make him feel better about what he can offer, here.
He swallows again as Ange squeezes his hand, and then gives an immediate, soft laugh at her words. He's well aware of the fact she isn't a public affection kind of person, and fortunately, Peter's someone who's very good at keeping quiet. His shy smile warms again, a little playful, but mostly grateful. )
It's our secret.
( The fact she considers his own comfort with the whole Paimon thing is also... a lot. Peter's still learning how to navigate it all, how to deal with the idea of willingly calling forth the demon when he used to try so hard never to let that happen. It still feels... wrong, even as much as he knows it's something that could help others. Maybe Paimon will still need to help out along the way here, but... it's nice to know that Peter doesn't have to let that happen if he really doesn't want to. It's some tiny way to maintain some of his autonomy. )
Thanks, Ange. For.... for everything. ( He's really not good with words, but he wants her to know. It's important people know what they mean to someone. He's trying to say more of that, knowing how any day, people could vanish away again. )
THANK u and thank u for putting up with my slow...... but this could be a good wrap point ♥
And even now, what he's thinking he can really offer Ange is Paimon. She's a witch, he's a demon; if anybody should be on this hazardous expedition through this jungle right now with her, it should be Paimon. The pair of them could get a lot more done, help each other, protect each other. Peter's just.... kind of there.
He hadn't even thought about the value of just being able to provide company (especially when he knows his own is so.... lacking). But he does understand it, now that Ange's mentioned it. Just the simple act of having someone there by your side so that you aren't alone... it is a big thing. And hearing her say that? It does make him feel better about what he can offer, here.
He swallows again as Ange squeezes his hand, and then gives an immediate, soft laugh at her words. He's well aware of the fact she isn't a public affection kind of person, and fortunately, Peter's someone who's very good at keeping quiet. His shy smile warms again, a little playful, but mostly grateful. )
It's our secret.
( The fact she considers his own comfort with the whole Paimon thing is also... a lot. Peter's still learning how to navigate it all, how to deal with the idea of willingly calling forth the demon when he used to try so hard never to let that happen. It still feels... wrong, even as much as he knows it's something that could help others. Maybe Paimon will still need to help out along the way here, but... it's nice to know that Peter doesn't have to let that happen if he really doesn't want to. It's some tiny way to maintain some of his autonomy. )
Thanks, Ange. For.... for everything. ( He's really not good with words, but he wants her to know. It's important people know what they mean to someone. He's trying to say more of that, knowing how any day, people could vanish away again. )
I'm really glad I met you.