Maybe it's selfish of him to want her to stay, when she's not certain, when there's so much against it, but right now Daryl honestly does not give a flying fuck. If it helps, if it gives her a reason not to give up on herself, then he'll gladly be selfish for once. Done. There's more than one way to be an anchor. Back on the farm, she'd told him she wouldn't let him leave, and he'd stayed for her; maybe this isn't too much to ask. She's earned her place, too, as far as he cares. He needs her.
He doesn't trust himself to answer, so he nods, figuring she'll be able to feel the motion at least. How doesn't matter. They're going to make it work. That decision, it's enough. They will.
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He doesn't trust himself to answer, so he nods, figuring she'll be able to feel the motion at least. How doesn't matter. They're going to make it work. That decision, it's enough. They will.