[ Maybe it's his way to repay the debt he owes her. He might not like to think about that; doesn't like to even imagine owing anyone anything - but the fact of the matter is that he does. Anderson might have brought him to the pod against his will - and that's not what he will thank her for - but she showered him and took care of him. And that's something.
Roy has practically nothing here in this place. She allows him to keep his dignity. And even though he might disagree with it, he knows that her optimism is something that's part of her. It might be annoying to him, and he knows that he should get rid of it for her so she will stop trying to make him live- but somehow.
Somehow, he finds that he can't be that selfish.
His hand squeezes her shoulder lightly, his other hand folding downwards to brush against her fingertips. ]
This doesn't suit you.
[ There's a hint of tears in his throat. He doesn't know if it's for her, or for himself. ]
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Roy has practically nothing here in this place. She allows him to keep his dignity. And even though he might disagree with it, he knows that her optimism is something that's part of her. It might be annoying to him, and he knows that he should get rid of it for her so she will stop trying to make him live- but somehow.
Somehow, he finds that he can't be that selfish.
His hand squeezes her shoulder lightly, his other hand folding downwards to brush against her fingertips. ]
This doesn't suit you.
[ There's a hint of tears in his throat. He doesn't know if it's for her, or for himself. ]