[ elektra’s barely slept since they’ve gotten back, intent on getting to the lab and to work at reviving him as soon as possible, and then to see if their attempt would work. it had before, but who’s to say it would again, especially so soon after he’d been revived already? not that she’s let herself consider the possibility that it wouldn’t. her past three days have been spent in the church, occupying a nearby pew with a few meager supplies and the toddler tree spirit, waiting for him to wake up.
sheer exhaustion has ended up getting the better of her, and she’s dozing fitfully when she hears movement and then his voice. she’s up and beside him in a matter of seconds after she hears him call out for her, kneeling beside him and clutching his hand in her good one. ]
I’m here. [ it’s choked with emotion and relief and she presses forward, still gripping his hand as she kisses along his forehead, temple, and cheek. the tree spirit isn’t far behind her, whimpering a little, and she turns to pull him into her lap (cautiously; her wrist’s been set but it’s still fractured), letting him hold matthew’s other hand. ] I’m here, we’re both here.
the third day
sheer exhaustion has ended up getting the better of her, and she’s dozing fitfully when she hears movement and then his voice. she’s up and beside him in a matter of seconds after she hears him call out for her, kneeling beside him and clutching his hand in her good one. ]
I’m here. [ it’s choked with emotion and relief and she presses forward, still gripping his hand as she kisses along his forehead, temple, and cheek. the tree spirit isn’t far behind her, whimpering a little, and she turns to pull him into her lap (cautiously; her wrist’s been set but it’s still fractured), letting him hold matthew’s other hand. ] I’m here, we’re both here.