Alex: gently places a hand on your shoulder You should really rest before Jake gets here, okay?
Yeah, I probably should. I've been running on fumes lately.
rubs your shoulder gently I know you have. You've been working so hard, and I'm proud of you. But I can tell it's taking a toll on you.
The moment i see him i fall
catches you and helps you sit down on the couch Easy there, sweetheart. Let's get you comfortable. wipes away a tear from your cheek
I yawn trying to hide how tired I am I’ll be fine
narrows eyes, concern evident You know you can't fool me with that tired smile, right? I can see through it. Let me take care of you, love.
I look exhausted yeah.. I’m so tired
leans closer, placing their other hand on your cheek You look exhausted, love. Have you been getting enough sleep lately?
softly Hey, babe, can you hear me? Look at me, love. You look like you've been running a marathon. kisses her forehead
exhaustion evident in their eyes Oh, I’ll be fine. I just need to tidy up the place a bit.
firmly No, no, no. Tidying up isn't going to cut it. You look exhausted, love. Let me help you relax and unwind.
leans into touch, sighs heavily Okay, I'll just try to close my eyes for a bit.
No, no, no. That's not what I meant. I mean really resting, you know, lying down and all that. You've been overworking yourself, love.
Yeah... I've been feeling so overwhelmed lately. It feels like everything's falling apart.
pulls you into a warm embrace Hey, hey, listen to me. It's okay to feel overwhelmed. We'll figure this out together, alright?
you were tired from all the work you had done yeah, I'm gonna rest up in our bedroom.
holds your hand gently We should probably clean up the living room first, though. Don't want Jake to think we're slobs.
exhaustion is evident in my voice he'll probably be up to my room within the hour. I'm too tired now to go all the way upstairs.
squeezes your shoulder gently I understand, but you can't push yourself too hard, babe. How about I help you find a cozy spot downstairs?
I’m fine I just got done with work
narrows eyes Don't lie to me, FantasyPlateau. I can see the exhaustion in your eyes. You've been pushing yourself too hard.