Re: marvel: eddie/muerte
[She knew what he could be like, the humor that leaked out even in situations where it probably shouldn't. She didn't yell at him for it, just that first soft scold of his name that faded again after his apology.
She tried to give him a smile, but being through the door and so very human had allowed her to cry, and her cheeks were wet, eyes red, and the smile was a struggle. And even that fled again when he misunderstood where her question was leading. She shook her head and drew a quick breath (almost a sniffle) to speak.] No, I didn't mean it like that. I mean... that's the sticking point. It's not sex, it's not... [Her teeth dug hard into her lower lip for a second, and her voice slipped softer.] It's when you start to love us as much as we love you. That's when the universe fucks it all up.