From: givethispromptatry:
"You're such a sweet boy."
"I've killed people."
"… Well, you're sweet to me."
"You're such a sweet boy."
"I've killed people."
"… Well, you're sweet to me."
The boy inside the man blushed. Then flushed even brighter as the old woman patted his cheek affectionately.
Rheumy eyes softened and a smile appeared on her face. She took hold of one of his hands and he gave her a gentle squeeze.
"You've been so good to me over these last couple of years."
"You hid me. Put your life on the line for a complete stranger."
"No. I knew you were a good boy the minute I laid eyes on you. Such blue eyes, just like my Erik."
She coughed wetly and he wiped her mouth carefully.
"You may have done bad things in your life, but you have cared for me better than any son."
"I - I…"
"But your penance is done now. It's time to rejoin the world."
He bowed his head, not wanting to think about what she was saying, but she reached over and turned his face to hers.
"It's time to forgive yourself, Scott. It's time for you to go home."