[it's rude to Kelzalik, but he doesn't hold the same need to be kind in his presumptions. the man had claimed that he knew of Serval's supposed treachery, which he sincerely doubts...
his other hand moves to cover Dohalim's when they grasp at his fingers, rubbing his thumb over the back of one. it's as much soothing as he can give under the circumstances, as he listens to him speak.]
... it is easier in the short term, but I think you would feel similar guilt running from everything. [sighing softly, he leans in to rest his forehead against Dohalim's.] I can't offer a full escape, but... if you'd like, we can speak on it when this is all over.
If it's a break from the heaviness of your duties you need... that may at least be something we can offer, then.
[fully severing him from it would be much more work, but they ought to start one step at a time anyway. Gepard wants to protect him as much as he wants to protect all of the citizens, perhaps more still.]
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[it's rude to Kelzalik, but he doesn't hold the same need to be kind in his presumptions. the man had claimed that he knew of Serval's supposed treachery, which he sincerely doubts...
his other hand moves to cover Dohalim's when they grasp at his fingers, rubbing his thumb over the back of one. it's as much soothing as he can give under the circumstances, as he listens to him speak.]
... it is easier in the short term, but I think you would feel similar guilt running from everything. [sighing softly, he leans in to rest his forehead against Dohalim's.] I can't offer a full escape, but... if you'd like, we can speak on it when this is all over.
If it's a break from the heaviness of your duties you need... that may at least be something we can offer, then.
[fully severing him from it would be much more work, but they ought to start one step at a time anyway. Gepard wants to protect him as much as he wants to protect all of the citizens, perhaps more still.]