Re: in-person: neil & mere
[He wished he knew how to fix things, how to make them better. But he didn't, Neil had to come to terms with that, and his gaze fell on her half-packed bag as he entered the bedroom. Oh, he knew what that meant, and his heart squeezed painfully tight, but... like her, he knew he had to be strong. She deserved to be happy. Right now, he couldn't give her that.]
Hi. [His voice was quiet, and he swallowed before crossing the room and taking a seat on the edge of the bed beside her. More quiet, staring down at his hands, until he managed to drag his gaze upward.] I wish we weren't here, Mere. And I'm sorry we are. [He let out a long exhale.] You were packing. [It wasn't a question.]