[For now, Dan Heng doesn't twine their fingers. This is enough.
He listens silently, patiently, and tries to keep his calm as Blade tells his story. The former High Elder is reminded of the borisin by the description of the creatures, and he gives a solemn nod when his friend confirms it. It's when Blade describes how he remembered how Yingxing died, his final thoughts, that breaks him for a moment.
Love, huh....]
... Out here, we simply thought you all were out of town or had gotten busy and were unavailable. I even distinctly recall talking to you before your disappearance about taking care of things while you were gone, but... it wasn't until before you texted me that I realized that it was a fabrication. None of that actually happened.
[It's highly disconcerting and it only makes his inner dragon rage even more at this particular, vile Realm, but he keeps it in check for now. Later, Dan Heng is going to need to find an outlet for these emotions and instincts. Right now, though.... He lets go of Blade's hand and opens his arms. A very faint dusting of pink might be seen on his cheeks.]
Come here. You can listen to my heartbeat.
[He's not getting into bed with Blade tonight. That feels too close to taking advantage of the other man's current emotional state. However... he thinks it might be okay if they're out here on the couch, just holding each other. Maybe his presence can chase away the nightmares for tonight.]
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He listens silently, patiently, and tries to keep his calm as Blade tells his story. The former High Elder is reminded of the borisin by the description of the creatures, and he gives a solemn nod when his friend confirms it. It's when Blade describes how he remembered how Yingxing died, his final thoughts, that breaks him for a moment.
Love, huh....]
... Out here, we simply thought you all were out of town or had gotten busy and were unavailable. I even distinctly recall talking to you before your disappearance about taking care of things while you were gone, but... it wasn't until before you texted me that I realized that it was a fabrication. None of that actually happened.
[It's highly disconcerting and it only makes his inner dragon rage even more at this particular, vile Realm, but he keeps it in check for now. Later, Dan Heng is going to need to find an outlet for these emotions and instincts. Right now, though.... He lets go of Blade's hand and opens his arms. A very faint dusting of pink might be seen on his cheeks.]
Come here. You can listen to my heartbeat.
[He's not getting into bed with Blade tonight. That feels too close to taking advantage of the other man's current emotional state. However... he thinks it might be okay if they're out here on the couch, just holding each other. Maybe his presence can chase away the nightmares for tonight.]