skyagain | catchall yuri

I don't think hope'll be enough to carry this.

It won't be. But... I've been told a little optimism doesn't hurt.

I usually stick to just getting shit done.

[ but it's a wry joke ]

Multi-tasking is attractive, Cloud. I believe you can manage both.

Pass. I'm bad at optimism.

Even just a dash of it?

No.

I imagine you are a bright spot in a dark night, and great fun at parties.

Don't I seem it?

Yes, under your “don’t touch me, I’m brooding” outer shell.

I don't brood.

[ :/ ]

[ opens his mouth.

closes his mouth.

puts a hand on his cheek and leans on it. ]

Shut up.

I said nothing.