Because Julien can’t be here now. Julien is back in the castle, where he’s safe. He’s not here putting himself in danger for something as stupid as rescuing Whisper. People don’t rescue Whisper. Which means this is a dream again. A shadow-sweet nightmare. Julien’s not really leaning towards him, and Whisper’s not really seizing Julien’s collar in a desperate yearning for comfort. Surrendering himself to Julien’s kiss.
