[He is afraid of himself too - or at least the part that has become Vader. When he gives into that persona - that force - he stops feeling anything but pain, bitterness and endless anger. None of those emotions have any right to connect themselves to Anakin Skywalker - the man he should be.]
I don't want you to give up on me. [His eyes widen at the offer and gently, carefully, realizing the fragility of this moment, he touches her palms. The mechno-arm is nothing new to her, but he is especially cautious with it.] You're part of me. The very best part.
[ His hands in hers are so familiar and yet so strange. How long has it been since they held hands like this? Weeks? Months? She can't quite remember anymore. ]
I will always be part of you, no matter happens to us. You just have to hold on to that part.
[ And she hopes he does, truly. She would like nothing more than for them to find their way through this... but she can't make a promise she's not certain she'll be able to keep. ]
[Her hands are so delicate, but he knows their appearance hides the fact that she is one of the strongest people he knows.]
I'm doing my best. [He closes his eyes tightly.] I can't stop loving you and for that reason, I have to remember who I was; who I wanted to be all those years ago.
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I don't want you to give up on me. [His eyes widen at the offer and gently, carefully, realizing the fragility of this moment, he touches her palms. The mechno-arm is nothing new to her, but he is especially cautious with it.] You're part of me. The very best part.
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I will always be part of you, no matter happens to us. You just have to hold on to that part.
[ And she hopes he does, truly. She would like nothing more than for them to find their way through this... but she can't make a promise she's not certain she'll be able to keep. ]
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I'm doing my best. [He closes his eyes tightly.] I can't stop loving you and for that reason, I have to remember who I was; who I wanted to be all those years ago.