[ He supposes that's true. Balthier and Fran had said something similar.
He's startled as Eiden moves closer. If anything, he ought to be serving the other. But -- there's something he recognized in that set gaze. A need to be of service, and so he nods, once, willing himself to stay relaxed. ]
I suppose that's a fair way to look at it. And returning rested would be a boon.
[ There's so much ahead of him, and his body could use the time to keep healing. Eiden may notice that, despite his physique, he's laced with scars and is thinner than his bone structure suggests. He could do to eat more and sleep more. ]
You're skilled at this. [ An observation, more than a complimet. Was Eiden someone this was easy for? It never had been for Basch. ]
[ he does indeed take notice of this, letting his eyes rove his body for a moment and then nudges him softly. ]
C'mon, turn around and rest your arms on the edge of the bath, let me try and work some of this tension out of you... okay? And if you don't like it, you tell me. I'll stop right away.
[ his hands guide, gently, reading for any discomfort, but trying to give him his most open expression. eiden isn't disingenuous, rather, he just... has a big heart. there's something in basch's eyes that reminds eiden a bit of, well, that's a story for another time. he shakes his head a little to clear himself of his thoughts that are getting in the way of focusing his actions on him. basche is an incredibly good-looking guy, though he could perhaps use a few good meals. ]
I've just had a lot of practice. I like taking care of other people when I can. There's not much else I'm really good at otherwise.
[ his hands sweep downwards slowly, along his spine, knuckles pressing in against muscles with care, trying to find any particularly tense knots, passing over him with his palms with heated bath water to make sure he stays warm. ]
[ He feels himself being observed. Shame turns his head. Normally, he does not care, not past wanting to escape someone thrusting food on him or shrinking from his wounds. But now he feels...tired. Worn past his expiration date.
Disappointing.
But he still, deeply, wants to please Eiden, wants to be of some use. That's easier to think about than how kind and disarming the younger man is. So he obliges, bracing himself over the edge. ]
Taking care of others is always an undervalued skill [ Basch rumbles, eye-lids heavy despite himself. Eiden is good a this, or perhaps its just been years since anyone touched him with any kindness. He shifts a little, wincing at old pains, but he can feel the tension melting away in the warmth of Eiden and the bath. ]
Were that more of our leaders had it, more kingdoms and households would prosper. They are always the people most important to protect if you wish to rebuild a community.
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[ He supposes that's true. Balthier and Fran had said something similar.
He's startled as Eiden moves closer. If anything, he ought to be serving the other. But -- there's something he recognized in that set gaze. A need to be of service, and so he nods, once, willing himself to stay relaxed. ]
I suppose that's a fair way to look at it. And returning rested would be a boon.
[ There's so much ahead of him, and his body could use the time to keep healing. Eiden may notice that, despite his physique, he's laced with scars and is thinner than his bone structure suggests. He could do to eat more and sleep more. ]
You're skilled at this. [ An observation, more than a complimet. Was Eiden someone this was easy for? It never had been for Basch. ]
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C'mon, turn around and rest your arms on the edge of the bath, let me try and work some of this tension out of you... okay? And if you don't like it, you tell me. I'll stop right away.
[ his hands guide, gently, reading for any discomfort, but trying to give him his most open expression. eiden isn't disingenuous, rather, he just... has a big heart. there's something in basch's eyes that reminds eiden a bit of, well, that's a story for another time. he shakes his head a little to clear himself of his thoughts that are getting in the way of focusing his actions on him. basche is an incredibly good-looking guy, though he could perhaps use a few good meals. ]
I've just had a lot of practice. I like taking care of other people when I can. There's not much else I'm really good at otherwise.
[ his hands sweep downwards slowly, along his spine, knuckles pressing in against muscles with care, trying to find any particularly tense knots, passing over him with his palms with heated bath water to make sure he stays warm. ]
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Disappointing.
But he still, deeply, wants to please Eiden, wants to be of some use. That's easier to think about than how kind and disarming the younger man is. So he obliges, bracing himself over the edge. ]
Taking care of others is always an undervalued skill [ Basch rumbles, eye-lids heavy despite himself. Eiden is good a this, or perhaps its just been years since anyone touched him with any kindness. He shifts a little, wincing at old pains, but he can feel the tension melting away in the warmth of Eiden and the bath. ]
Were that more of our leaders had it, more kingdoms and households would prosper. They are always the people most important to protect if you wish to rebuild a community.