[As observant as Dezel is, he can't miss what Rose is doing with her hands over her abdomen. One corner of his mouth twitches in response, his overall expression suddenly looking somewhat pained. He does let her finish speaking, however, not interrupting and not moving until she's done.]

[The thought of being apart from Rose when she's within the same world again as he is... It's hurtful. So much so that it's causing a tightening sensation in his chest. It's also painful enough that he can't resist the urge to reach out to her, fingertips tentatively contacting her arms where she's hugging her stomach area before he gently presses his palm against the sleeves of her jacket.]

No... I once told you here that I'd stay your side until the day you told me to get out of your life.

[Mouth pressing into a thin line, he lets his gaze fall where his hand rests over Rose's forearms. When he speaks again, his voice is quieter, a slight tremor present.]

This was my fault... All of it was my fault. If I could take what you're feeling completely onto my own shoulders, I would. You don't deserve this.