[ The moment ways heavy, his hand taking hold of her own and bringing it up, hesitant, to rest against his face. She watches, breath held, searching his expression for what she can already see, the regret, the thoughts that churn through his head. Vex breathes out, shaky, shifting closer. ]

Only sometimes.

[ Her voice becomes soft, almost uncertain, yet warm affection clings desperately to it. A tone she only ever reserved for Percy, the sound of her heart laid bare for him to hear.

It's yours.

A hand reaches, resting upon the side of Percy's face damp with water. Gently she urges it towards him, guides his gaze to hers, fingers light upon his cheek. That look, she can all but see the gears turning in his head. ]

Percy. You don't have to apologize, there is nothing to apologize for. [ He came back to them, it's all that matters. ] You have already been forgiven.

[ Water shifts as she moves, pressing a light kiss to his cheek. ]

Thank you for coming back to me.