John thinks about that for a long moment, tries to think what promises he could make that... Ianto would want to hear. That would make him feel better. That would help instead of hinder.
"I promise I don't want to go anywhere. I don't want to abandon you, I'm not... trying to."
If he does, it's not because he wants to. That's got to be worth something, right? He can't promise not to bolt into danger, not to recklessly do something that risks his life. Yet all the same, John can promise this much -- that he's not actively trying to leave Ianto. Not trying to end his life on purpose, not... hoping to leave him behind in some way.
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John thinks about that for a long moment, tries to think what promises he could make that... Ianto would want to hear. That would make him feel better. That would help instead of hinder.
"I promise I don't want to go anywhere. I don't want to abandon you, I'm not... trying to."
If he does, it's not because he wants to. That's got to be worth something, right? He can't promise not to bolt into danger, not to recklessly do something that risks his life. Yet all the same, John can promise this much -- that he's not actively trying to leave Ianto. Not trying to end his life on purpose, not... hoping to leave him behind in some way.