[Olivine's smile is small, but it's earnest. there's truth to the statement—watching over Basch is in some way protecting the people of Klein, even if the one he cares about right now isn't from here at all. that's his secret, they don't need to know it.
another gentle squeeze and Olivine starts forward, slow enough that he won't outpace the taller man unless he doesn't move at all.]
Let's be off, then. I'm sure we can get plenty of distance in a reasonable time.
[the rest, they can handle as it goes. he can prove himself to Basch, one thing at a time. he wants to.]
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[Olivine's smile is small, but it's earnest. there's truth to the statement—watching over Basch is in some way protecting the people of Klein, even if the one he cares about right now isn't from here at all. that's his secret, they don't need to know it.
another gentle squeeze and Olivine starts forward, slow enough that he won't outpace the taller man unless he doesn't move at all.]
Let's be off, then. I'm sure we can get plenty of distance in a reasonable time.
[the rest, they can handle as it goes. he can prove himself to Basch, one thing at a time. he wants to.]