[Hastily he shifts Teddy's hand and presses it against his own chest, holding it in place. Beneath that hand his heart is beating steady and strong, and he hopes that Teddy can feel it. Feel how alive he is, how calm he feels- despite picking up a few paces because of how worried he is now.]
Breathe, Teddy- breathe for me, okay? I need you to hear this. Please, please, don't panic. Just breathe. It's okay. I'm okay...
[Action, October 26th]
Wasn't fast enough.]
Teddy- Teddy, oh god-
[Hastily he shifts Teddy's hand and presses it against his own chest, holding it in place. Beneath that hand his heart is beating steady and strong, and he hopes that Teddy can feel it. Feel how alive he is, how calm he feels- despite picking up a few paces because of how worried he is now.]
Breathe, Teddy- breathe for me, okay? I need you to hear this. Please, please, don't panic. Just breathe. It's okay. I'm okay...