@serapheit
there was a desire to take solace in his words, to lower his guard & allow room for companionship… yet he couldn’t trust himself to even allow himself such a LUXURY; wasn’t aware of what was awaiting in his path to see if he was selfish enough to let someone else carry his burden. there was too much to lose, therefore the solution was to never gain anything. “everyone isn’t me, i’m doing just fine on my own. ” a lie, fabricated to protect himself but it was a lie carved into the mind so deeply that it felt like the TRUTH.
“So you say.” A small laugh escaped him as he continued. “But just fine or not, I already said you can’t get rid of me.” After all, even though Raphael couldn’t remember it, the artificial angel had always been there for the incubus when he needed him. And even when he didn’t need it. He was just there. Ira planned to do the same thing. “I’m that cold in winter you just can’t seem to be cured from. I’m here to stay.” It was a lame joke, but Ira was famous for them.
