[ there’s no reply for quite some time. when it does come, vax is quiet, and he sounds... tired. ]

yeah. i think you believe that. but i don’t think you know how to show me.

[ another pause, and now he sounds a little more resigned. ]

i think it would be best if we didn’t try for this anymore. i have feelings for you and being around you when you can’t return them hurts too much. i can’t anymore, percy.