[all Dohalim wants is to lean against Gepard, feel his strength and warmth, and forget both of their positions for a while. if only it were so easy to fall into those inhibitions, but would they ever be reciprocated? Dohalim thinks not. no, they're just really close friends, with a divide between them, a barrier that shouldn't be crossed, even if the captain has the same feelings. he holds a position of power over Gepard, as much as he doesn't like to think about it, and it just wouldn't be appropriate. and again, they're just friends. there's no way Gepard feels the same way.

right?

his gaze lands back onto the other man, there's a slight guilt in the smile that forms on his lips. ah... leave it to him to offer comfort when he isn't obligated to]

We were supposed to be here consoling you, not the other way around. I apologise for turning the conversation onto me. However, I appreciate the offer.

[it's a matter of Dohalim actually accepting said offer that's the real question. he's always willing to lend a helping hand, but when it comes to accepting help himself? that's a sort of weakness he doesn't like showing]