[Stephen almost places his hand on top of Mephisto's - and then pauses, as he curls his fingers. Though his brow furrows at first with confusion, especially with the song. Wasn't he the one who pledged to follow, wherever Mephisto led?...
...and then it dawns on him. Perhaps Mephisto can't give him a word, but he can give him a sign. Stephen...hooks their pinkies, and slowly looks up]
'Cause I know I don't wanna stay here forever where it seems that everything's wrong 'Til then you're here and that's keeping me believin', and all I can do is hang on
[They're both in this bad, aren't they. It's not just him, and it's not just fascination or being enamored. Mephisto is a lifeline for him, in many ways; he couldn't possibly bear the weight of all these kids on his own. As it is, sometimes he feels like he's cracking.
But apparently? He's something for Mephisto, too.]
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...and then it dawns on him. Perhaps Mephisto can't give him a word, but he can give him a sign. Stephen...hooks their pinkies, and slowly looks up]
'Cause I know I don't wanna stay here forever where it seems that everything's wrong
'Til then you're here and that's keeping me believin', and all I can do is hang on
[They're both in this bad, aren't they. It's not just him, and it's not just fascination or being enamored. Mephisto is a lifeline for him, in many ways; he couldn't possibly bear the weight of all these kids on his own. As it is, sometimes he feels like he's cracking.
But apparently? He's something for Mephisto, too.]