[This whole situation is impossible to make sense of. Either option, be it forgotten memories or faked ones, seem pointless no matter how he looks at it. But Yelena looks older, while Alexei feels the same as he was only 'yesterday', so neither option makes sense to begin with. And then he realizes that if he already finds it somewhat distressing, it must be worse for her.
Once he's drawn in a deep, steadying breath, he tries a different approach to the situation.]
Well. It is alright. We are together, and that is most important. [With that said, he steps closer to try and sling an arm around her shoulders, so he pull her into an embrace. His parenting techniques are still awkward, but he's trying. Whether Yelena will allow it is a whole other matter.]
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Once he's drawn in a deep, steadying breath, he tries a different approach to the situation.]
Well. It is alright. We are together, and that is most important. [With that said, he steps closer to try and sling an arm around her shoulders, so he pull her into an embrace. His parenting techniques are still awkward, but he's trying. Whether Yelena will allow it is a whole other matter.]