[in turn, Gepard has always been touch and go with his emotions. when it comes to his physical and general wellbeing, he's always been quick to advocate for himself... it's just in cases like this that it slips, it seems. but as Dohalim speaks, the blond smiles and lets his hands draw soothing circles along his skin.]

It's alright. This will no doubt take some time, but I'm here with you every step of the way. Thank you for trusting me with all of you.

[he wouldn't want to put Dohalim in a position to be vulnerable with anyone else, either. he's already so close to it sometimes, in ways he doubts the redhead sees... but like this, it's just them. he can shield the other from everyone, everything else, here in this quiet space that's just for the two of them.]