[his grip tightens and Olivine inhales a soft breath, a shiver running down his spine at the prickle of claws. ah... he really should have just let him go. but...]
That's not true. [spoken quietly, as he steps in closer and gently takes the blond's hand in his own. soft, warm energy traces between them, easing any pain there might be there; it won't stop the transformation, surely, but...] I don't... know if they would agree to me having some kind of Guard anyway, but... I can protect myself, and help you. And... in turn, if you wanted... you could be there for me.
[there's a plea there in his gaze when he looks up at Basch, uncertain but still warm.]
We... we could try it, for now? Since we're already here. [I don't want to be alone again.] And if it doesn't work out and you're worried, then that will be that.
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[his grip tightens and Olivine inhales a soft breath, a shiver running down his spine at the prickle of claws. ah... he really should have just let him go. but...]
That's not true. [spoken quietly, as he steps in closer and gently takes the blond's hand in his own. soft, warm energy traces between them, easing any pain there might be there; it won't stop the transformation, surely, but...] I don't... know if they would agree to me having some kind of Guard anyway, but... I can protect myself, and help you. And... in turn, if you wanted... you could be there for me.
[there's a plea there in his gaze when he looks up at Basch, uncertain but still warm.]
We... we could try it, for now? Since we're already here. [I don't want to be alone again.] And if it doesn't work out and you're worried, then that will be that.