[He flinches faintly, glancing at their hands, unable to look away from how their rings shine. The magic that created them communicates and harmonizes just as they do. Gellert is paler at the words, though a part of him needed to hear them.]
I don't mean to frighten you. [But he sees how his rash actions would cause such a reaction. Frowning, he slips their fingers together and gazes into Albus's eyes. Even with the sadness he sees there, they are more beautiful than any ring or jewel could hope to be.] I value you more than anything or anyone.
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I don't mean to frighten you. [But he sees how his rash actions would cause such a reaction. Frowning, he slips their fingers together and gazes into Albus's eyes. Even with the sadness he sees there, they are more beautiful than any ring or jewel could hope to be.] I value you more than anything or anyone.