[ Through the fabric his fingers curl around hers reassuringly. And he hopes that that will be enough to distract from the the slightest lift of his lips and the whirl of worry in his gaze. ]
You can. I know you can.
[ The source of his worry doesn't have anything to do with his disbelief in her. Rather, it has far more to do with not knowing what lies on the other side of any of these doors. His memories of 14 months ago were hazy still, but he can recall the feeling of confusion and uncertainty. Of just wanting to find a safe place. He recalls that he had been ready to let himself stay in those rooms forever - until Yelena and the others had come for him.
He has no idea where these doors will lead. But he knows that if they're together then it will be better than being alone. And still holding her hand tight, he leads them out of her childhood bedroom. ]
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You can. I know you can.
[ The source of his worry doesn't have anything to do with his disbelief in her. Rather, it has far more to do with not knowing what lies on the other side of any of these doors. His memories of 14 months ago were hazy still, but he can recall the feeling of confusion and uncertainty. Of just wanting to find a safe place. He recalls that he had been ready to let himself stay in those rooms forever - until Yelena and the others had come for him.
He has no idea where these doors will lead. But he knows that if they're together then it will be better than being alone. And still holding her hand tight, he leads them out of her childhood bedroom. ]