[ He's wrapped up enough in himself, his own angst, the sense of something bad about to happen that for a moment, he forgets she's even there. His world has narrowed down to himself, even as he's terrified of what he can do to others.
So when Reiju speaks again there's a flinch, shoulders jerking in surprise before he slowly lowers his hand. Looks at her again. Tries to impress on himself: there are others here, and that's what's important. What she's saying is important, because in this moment, she's the only anchor he's got. ]
What feels right... [ He says it to himself at first, a quiet mutter. Isn't that what he's always tried to do...
A puff of air, like some of the weight is off his shoulders, like she's given him permission. ]
I'll have to keep that in mind. I... Thank you. [ And, after a moment, a little smile. ] You guys'll be fine. You'll make it.
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So when Reiju speaks again there's a flinch, shoulders jerking in surprise before he slowly lowers his hand. Looks at her again. Tries to impress on himself: there are others here, and that's what's important. What she's saying is important, because in this moment, she's the only anchor he's got. ]
What feels right... [ He says it to himself at first, a quiet mutter. Isn't that what he's always tried to do...
A puff of air, like some of the weight is off his shoulders, like she's given him permission. ]
I'll have to keep that in mind. I... Thank you. [ And, after a moment, a little smile. ] You guys'll be fine. You'll make it.