[Although the distance is not too great, it's a long, silent ride as they make their way to the campsite. Again Eustace wonders if he's making the right decision, but there is something about the stillness and early morning quiet of the forest that does ease a little more of his mind. Or rather, it lets him sort through his thoughts once more without being stifled within their otherwise comfortable home.
There were three things that dream hit that sent him reeling: 1) her death and being unable to protect her, possibly being the cause of it; 2) when they return to their own worlds, it's over; 3) and idea of starting an actual family in the future. It certainly wasn't pleasant to have the top three dreads and fears hit him all at once, and even more when Tifa not only saw it, but also experienced. Even though they've talked about at least two of these things before, he has to wonder what she's really thinking, really feeling. What...did she experience from her side of the dream? He realizes now he hasn't had a chance to really ask her, having been too caught up in his own emotions.
Then there's the matter of his nightmare energy... He thought he was fine, but is he not? He had already made plans and acquired as many precautionary measures as possible, but is it enough? ...And how should he tell her? Briefly the question of should he tell her comes to mind, but he knows the answer to that. She would be more angry at him if he didn't. So the real question is when. Should he tell her now? ...Later, like tomorrow when they're feeling less frayed? or would it not matter...
On the outside, Eustace remains quiet, clearly absorbed in his thoughts, but in truth he's in turmoil as he is once more dragging Tifa down a path of heartache. He can only hope...maybe here, after they talk through things, they can find their peace and calm once more.
At her words he looks up, his eyes lingering on the warm colors. To think it was just earlier this month they were here and everything seemed even brighter and warmer than now...]
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There were three things that dream hit that sent him reeling: 1) her death and being unable to protect her, possibly being the cause of it; 2) when they return to their own worlds, it's over; 3) and idea of starting an actual family in the future. It certainly wasn't pleasant to have the top three dreads and fears hit him all at once, and even more when Tifa not only saw it, but also experienced. Even though they've talked about at least two of these things before, he has to wonder what she's really thinking, really feeling. What...did she experience from her side of the dream? He realizes now he hasn't had a chance to really ask her, having been too caught up in his own emotions.
Then there's the matter of his nightmare energy... He thought he was fine, but is he not? He had already made plans and acquired as many precautionary measures as possible, but is it enough? ...And how should he tell her? Briefly the question of should he tell her comes to mind, but he knows the answer to that. She would be more angry at him if he didn't. So the real question is when. Should he tell her now? ...Later, like tomorrow when they're feeling less frayed? or would it not matter...
On the outside, Eustace remains quiet, clearly absorbed in his thoughts, but in truth he's in turmoil as he is once more dragging Tifa down a path of heartache. He can only hope...maybe here, after they talk through things, they can find their peace and calm once more.
At her words he looks up, his eyes lingering on the warm colors. To think it was just earlier this month they were here and everything seemed even brighter and warmer than now...]
...Mm. Let's go a little higher up.