but I think what dylan is saying here is a lot more literal. "i can give you a life." he can give her his life. the rest of his existence as an innie plugging numbers away on the severed floor, and to never want anything more, as long as she keeps visiting. him.

he's happy to give his life, but if she won't be there - even only an hour every few weeks - then there's no point. no purpose to be found anymore in finger traps and erasers once you've seen the faces of your children or held your wife's hand.

Helly’s family vs Helena’s family

two doodles from the background of a larger WIP