I'll be fine. I'm bulletproof - remember? Even the wolf man can't keep me down.
[there's some nostalgic in his voice, the sound of a forced smile that wouldn't reach his eyes if he were there. hopefully that holds up mostly true the second time too. of course he understands why tim is worried. but this isn't a risk he's willing to gamble, and if he plays his cards right...it'll be an even better chance at happiness for them.]
Tim, I -
[his grip tightens imperceptibly on the phone, jaw tense even as his voice softens.]
no subject
[there's some nostalgic in his voice, the sound of a forced smile that wouldn't reach his eyes if he were there. hopefully that holds up mostly true the second time too. of course he understands why tim is worried. but this isn't a risk he's willing to gamble, and if he plays his cards right...it'll be an even better chance at happiness for them.]
Tim, I -
[his grip tightens imperceptibly on the phone, jaw tense even as his voice softens.]
It's gonna be alright.
[not what he was going to say.]