[ her endless patience means iris isn't easily frustrated by barry's deflective tactics, persistent though they may be. it does mean she'll ignore his light accusation in favor of searching his face. (besides, eddie would've told her if she snored, wouldn't he...?)
iris is worried about barry, and that goes without saying. she isn't the only one, if caitlin's silent agreement is anything to go by. wells probably would be too, if he wasn't from so early in their timeline, and thus more reserved than usual. the blankness of barry's room, the aggressive cheerfulness in the face of his grief — his unwillingness to let any of them in, even a little bit. the closer he gets, the farther she feels from him.
and it's not the first time it's happened, either.
a hand gently catches barry's forearm, and her expression mirrors that gentleness. ]
You were dreaming.
[ she wouldn't need to state the obvious, if he weren't being so evasive. how much longer can she ignore he's hurting? ]
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iris is worried about barry, and that goes without saying. she isn't the only one, if caitlin's silent agreement is anything to go by. wells probably would be too, if he wasn't from so early in their timeline, and thus more reserved than usual. the blankness of barry's room, the aggressive cheerfulness in the face of his grief — his unwillingness to let any of them in, even a little bit. the closer he gets, the farther she feels from him.
and it's not the first time it's happened, either.
a hand gently catches barry's forearm, and her expression mirrors that gentleness. ]
You were dreaming.
[ she wouldn't need to state the obvious, if he weren't being so evasive. how much longer can she ignore he's hurting? ]