Clemente
Clem preens at the offer to teach him, feeling unexpectedly emotional at the idea that they are both so eager to do so. To foster his learning, to help him grow into the young man he'd never anticipated he'd become. Though he will never age, at least he can say that the family he has found is far better than the one he had been born with. That now, surrounded by other Ascended and their loved ones, Clemente feels like he has a future. A goal. More than scrounging up meals and wondering if the hunger would steal him away in the middle of the night.
For once in his life, Clemente wants to live. More than just survive. And these two men, unassuming and kind, are intent on helping him learn how to do that.
He cannot flush in pleasure, but the expression is clear enough on his face at the effusive praise from both men, ducking his head in uncharacteristic shyness. "Guess I'll make more, then." Even as a bubble of warmth feels like it will explode through his chest at any moment.
It's readily forgotten beneath the thrill of catching a fish, shouting incoherently in excitement and barely keeping a grip on his pole as Nate helps him reel in his new catch. Giant and silver, glinting in the moonlight. "HOLY SHIT I CAUGHT A FUCKIN' FISH!" Clem screeches to the moon, and in that moment immediately understands the appeal of this otherwise boring hobby.
For once in his life, Clemente wants to live. More than just survive. And these two men, unassuming and kind, are intent on helping him learn how to do that.
He cannot flush in pleasure, but the expression is clear enough on his face at the effusive praise from both men, ducking his head in uncharacteristic shyness. "Guess I'll make more, then." Even as a bubble of warmth feels like it will explode through his chest at any moment.
It's readily forgotten beneath the thrill of catching a fish, shouting incoherently in excitement and barely keeping a grip on his pole as Nate helps him reel in his new catch. Giant and silver, glinting in the moonlight. "HOLY SHIT I CAUGHT A FUCKIN' FISH!" Clem screeches to the moon, and in that moment immediately understands the appeal of this otherwise boring hobby.
Your mother started drinking like the whole world died
And You've been waiting for a miracle all your life
And You've been waiting for a miracle all your life
