[ there's a soft chuckle, and he sits back a little, leaving the cake for now. ]
Is that what this is about? [ gods. it's like standing with castti all over again. next thing he knows, rabbit will be offering him medicine. ] Now, this is a lecture I've heard before.
And you're the only one who's brought such a thing into my purview, so, I wouldn't worry too much about it.
[ he's not exactly an emotional person. one swear, the brief tightening of his hands - it goes to show that rabbit is very observant, and perhaps because they're similar. temenos is not one for outbursts or despair. not one for grief, either. ]
I'm quite used to death, solving murders, even executions - I performed one last week myself. Nothing about this is so new to me.
[ except for the part where it is, but, maybe that's just a learning curve. ]
[ They seem to consider something a moment before giving in and scooting closer. Just enough to feel is warmth without actually touching him. They will then continue to keep their gaze away so he can make whatever expression he wants with some measure of privacy. ]
And yet, you are still touched by the people and the events here. That kind of stuff does have a habit of sneaking up on you. [ Surprise, a whole attachment to something you didn't think you would be. ]
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They will get themselves another bite after he's done. ]
Nothing wrong about it so long as the shepherd also takes the time to care for themselves.
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Is that what this is about? [ gods. it's like standing with castti all over again. next thing he knows, rabbit will be offering him medicine. ] Now, this is a lecture I've heard before.
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While it wasn't chosen by any of us, you are one of mine. It wouldn't look good if you didn't take care of yourself.
[ They aren't going to lecture further than this. ]
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[ he's not exactly an emotional person. one swear, the brief tightening of his hands - it goes to show that rabbit is very observant, and perhaps because they're similar. temenos is not one for outbursts or despair. not one for grief, either. ]
I'm quite used to death, solving murders, even executions - I performed one last week myself. Nothing about this is so new to me.
[ except for the part where it is, but, maybe that's just a learning curve. ]
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And yet, you are still touched by the people and the events here. That kind of stuff does have a habit of sneaking up on you. [ Surprise, a whole attachment to something you didn't think you would be. ]