~Pokemon SW&SH: Leon X Listener SFW: Perseverance~ {Patreon Exclusive}

Whether or not you think you're strong or even want to be, you're still here.....and that truly is something.

Contains: Previously Established Relationship, Advice, Comfort, References to a Troubled Past, Cuddling, Kissing, Petnames (Sweet Thing, Love, Darling)

Sometimes you just need someone to hold you and praise you when you're going through shit, even if you might not believe the things that are being said. I've had a rough couple of weeks if I'm perfectly honest, and sometimes it feels like I'm being pulled in all different directions so much that I feel like I'm going to break, but I've always gotten through it, even if at the time it feels like I'm not gonna make it. I wanted to make an audio where Leon praises the listener for their tenacity, and their ability to keep going. The quote, "You have survived all your worst days" really has stuck with me, and I wanted Leon to have that sort of comfort, and also maybe be a character where he hasn't had much personal strife in his life, so all he can really do is be there for a listener who has. Anyways, hope you all enjoy!

~Audio Transcript Below~

Leon: Hey, Sweet Thing, are you still sleeping in here, it's......

*softly* Oh......here........

*pause*

Doesn't matter what I was going on about.......here....scoot over.....

*pause*

So you can lay on my chest and I can run my fingers through your hair, I know that you really like it when I do that.......

*shuffling*

There we are........

*humming softly*

*pause*

I mean.....if you want to talk about it, then go ahead......but don't feel obligated simply because I'm here......

*long pause*

Whatever it is that's troubling you......I believe that you'll be able to persevere.....just as you always do......

You're very strong......and....adaptable that way.......

*pause*

Of course you are.......no matter how much you've been blown around and bent.....you have kept going.......

You've survived all of your worst days.......and while I know that it might not sound as comforting as it should.......

You're still alive.....despite everything that you've been through.....

I'm so proud of you......

You have a tenacity in you, an ability to take the things that are thrown at you.......

*pause*

You don't have to take them well to take them......

What I mean is that......even at your worst points.......where you feel as though there is no point to going on......there is something.....a spark in you......a bit of tenacity.....that keeps you going.....that keeps you living.......

Even though it can feel impossibly hard.....

I've seen it......I've been with you while you've gone through what, by no rights any person should go through, and you've made it out every single time......

I know that you don't always come out of it stronger....or better.....or whatever that stupid, "whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger" quote is supposed to mean......

But you're still here.....you're still alive......you've built yourself back up from the deepest pits.....you've regenerated yourself in pieces.....and you keep doing it....

And I couldn't be more proud of you for it......that's all I mean.

I love you.....and watching you going through difficult things where I can't help as much as I'd like to.....or....there isn't really anything I can do but to be there for you, is heartbreaking.

But....this isn't about me.....what I can  do is be as supportive as I can.....and let you know that those voices in your head.....and the arseholes outside of it are liars......

You are strong, even if you don't want to be......even though you shouldn't have to be.....you are.....

You aren't pathetic, you aren't weak......and there's nothing to be ashamed about when you're having a hard time........

It's not as though there's much in your control when bad things happen.......or how you might react because of other bad things that happened in your past.

You're simply doing the best that you can......and that is seriously commendable.

Fuck anyone else who says you're not doing enough, that you aren't trying hard enough......it's not about them.......they have no idea what you're truly going through....

*pause*

I love you, Darling.......

*soft kiss*

I even envy you a bit........

Your ability to recognize when you're having trouble and need help......the.....maturity and insight you have to your own feelings and the own inner workings of who you are as a person......

You try your best to learn and to grow from the hardships in your life.......try as hard as you can to take them in stride and do your best to get out to the other side.......well not unscathed......but alive.......

I've never really been in many situations like that......

And, I don't envy you there.....what I envy....and frankly admire is your......adaptability I suppose.....is what I mean......

Your.......internal personal literacy........

*pause*

I do....I really do.....

There have been scenarios that were thought impossible to overcome.....and yet here you are......

*soft kiss*

And I can't thank the universe enough for that still being true......

*pause*

*hushed* I love you.....

*pause*

That.......that's good to know.....that me being your partner........helps you.....that my presence.......helps you through........

*soft kiss*

That's what I'm here for.......

To love you......to support you......and to stand by your side and be there for you when you need it......

Like now.....

*soft kiss*

Know this, Love........darkness cannot and will not last forever.......

But as long as it is lasting.....I'll be here to help guide you.....or just to have a hand to hold while you navigate it yourself.......so you know that you're not alone.....

You're not alone.........and you'll get through this.....

I know you will......