it's casting shadows and lies

I swear I still believe but I don't know

Sunjata's hands tremble and Ronin thinks nothing of reaching out with the arm not curled around his shoulders, clasping claws and fingers in one. "Don't let yourself fall into that hole - it's a bitch to climb out of," he says softly, speaking with experience. "Nate loves you, and he will understand. He probably won't be happy and he might rib you for it a bit - or a lot - but he will come back, and he will understand."

Letting that silence ring between them along with Ronin's certainty, the Star reaches up to muss Jata's hair like it will make all the difference in the world. "It's been a fucking horrible night," he mutters. "Do you want to try to get some real sleep? I'll keep the dreams sweet, until we both wake up."

the dark star