...Well. I just did. I didn't remember any of the times I promised to have her gone. [it was an au.] But I also have often done things because Delilah wanted me to. Maybe it's hard to understand. I've been alone with her in my head for decades, and it's just... easier, when she's happy.
[ Oh, he simmers down. A little guilt of his own at having spoken so thoughtlessly.
He sighs. ]
... Yeah. That makes sense. [ When you're alone, all kinds of things start making sense. ] So... that's why you wanted to win? So you'd deserve to live?
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Why would you want to do what Delilah wants?
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...Well. I just did. I didn't remember any of the times I promised to have her gone. [it was an au.] But I also have often done things because Delilah wanted me to. Maybe it's hard to understand. I've been alone with her in my head for decades, and it's just... easier, when she's happy.
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He sighs. ]
... Yeah. That makes sense. [ When you're alone, all kinds of things start making sense. ] So... that's why you wanted to win? So you'd deserve to live?
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I'm glad you're alive. I hope you want to live.
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...I do. I always want to. [feeling like she deserves it is the harder part.]
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[ There's still a bit of anxiety there, but he looks mostly like he just wants to understand when he looks at her. ]
If you want to, then you should.