show me all of your affection
let it rain on me
Harper, though endlessly flattered by each word that comes from Oliver's lips, can't help how his smile wavers and his eyes drop. "You say that because we're still getting to know each other Oliver," he points out softly, reluctantly. "I'm certainly not perfect. I have a difficult past, and as much as I strive to be a good and kind man every day, there are some things you can never fully atone for." Sighing softly he gives his friend a weak smile, hoping to lessen the sting of having someone reject your compliment. "I appreciate it more than I can say, but I'm certainly not perfect." Oliver's pureheartedness is endearing, sweet beyond measure, but Harper knows how much blood he has on his hands. How many people he has failed. It's not something he will ever be able to overlook. At least someone else can.
"Trying your best is all anyone can ask of themselves, and you're doing pretty amazingly I think," Harper says kindly, moving on from the darkness he has imposed on their conversation as he gets into position for Oliver to sketch him. Oliver's darkened cheeks catch his eye once more, and a few connections try to force themselves in his oblivious brain, but the artist so quickly turns to his sketchpad with an intent look that he can't parse the expression. So instead he remains still to be a proper model, relaxing into the slight burn of a good stretch as his mind wanders.
"Trying your best is all anyone can ask of themselves, and you're doing pretty amazingly I think," Harper says kindly, moving on from the darkness he has imposed on their conversation as he gets into position for Oliver to sketch him. Oliver's darkened cheeks catch his eye once more, and a few connections try to force themselves in his oblivious brain, but the artist so quickly turns to his sketchpad with an intent look that he can't parse the expression. So instead he remains still to be a proper model, relaxing into the slight burn of a good stretch as his mind wanders.
and pull down all your mountains
drag your cities to the sea
HARPER
