Yes, and they will run you down, down 'til you fall.

[ringleadering]

who: team family! what: right after the season 7 finale aftermath. where: Alexandria. [ Unease rolled through Rick, setting all his nerves on edge and heightened his need to do something. Anything. But for the moment, he knew they needed to heal and regroup, taking it easy to plan the next course of action. They were gearing up for war and Rick knew better than to ever underestimate an enemy ever again or a possible alliance. The sting from Jadis only added to the fire burning in his veins and the resolute determination to bring all the saviors down to their knees. Those he left alive anyway because he wanted Negan's head and everyone else close to his base of daily operations. They all needed to burn and pay for their crimes. Pushing the troubling ponderings aside for the time being, Rick moved into the room where Michonne and the other injured were. He just finished rallying the troops with Maggie and left her to finish inspiring them and starting a training schedule. They needed more weapons and there were just too many unknown variables. Running a hand over his face, Rick sat down on the chair next to Michonne's bed, reaching for her hand to messily press his lips against her palm, nearly willing her with all he had to wake up. Rationally, he knew she would be okay but his mind had become a chaotic uprising of tumbling emotions and thoughts. He needed her to make sense of it all again. To soothe the inner storms into a calmer peace. ] I thought - I tried to fool myself into believin' we could make it without each other. We could keep goin', doin' what needed to be done. But I can't. I need you, Michonne. Everybody needs ya. I know you gotta rest but if you could just open your eyes a little bit and talk to me a couple minutes, I'd appreciate it. [ He hadn't even gotten his hip looked at yet. Far too concerned with everyone else. ]

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[ringleadering]

Always. [ The simple word filled with plenty of conviction and emotion, Rick meaning every single letter of it. In fact, if the bed had been big enough, Rick would likely be right beside her. ]

[ His heart clenched at the tenderness, the feel of her heartbeat calming him a little. They were still alive -- they were the ones who survived. Through all the odds they continued to fight on together. Letting out a soft breath, he kept his eyes on her. ] I love you.

ota? i think? lol, anyone can go for it!

[thesamurai]

[ There's an unmistakable smile on her lips at that, and she just barely manages to mumble the words back to him, that she loves him, before the drugs pull her under.

The next time she wakes, she knows she isn't alone, she can feel it, but for now she can't get her good eye to cooperate with wanting to open, so she makes a soft sound in the back of her throat, trying to get the attention of someone, anyone before speaking with what feels like a mouth full of sand. ]

....'s there water?