[ Torth's eyes widen as Elden smacks his hand away furiously. That hadn't been the reaction he was expecting. He'd meant it when he said he wasn't going to die, but Elden must have interpreted his words another way, if his reaction was any indication.
Torth withdraws his hand, looking contrite. He didn't expect to be lectured by the young Oracle, but he had a point. He winces again as Elden pulls on the bandages, but voices no complaint. ]
I was being serious when I said I had no intention of dying, but... I recognize that I can be a little reckless at times. You must have been terrified.
[ He wants to reach over to Elden to reassure him again, but he's not sure it'll be welcome this time. So he fidgets with his hands a little as he looks down at them. ]
...I'm sorry. I promise this won't happen again.
[ Because he can't be so reckless, not like he usually is. Because Elden was relying on him to be his shield. Because Elden was a bright light in a sea of stars, and he'd sworn an Oath to protect the light. ]
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Torth withdraws his hand, looking contrite. He didn't expect to be lectured by the young Oracle, but he had a point. He winces again as Elden pulls on the bandages, but voices no complaint. ]
I was being serious when I said I had no intention of dying, but... I recognize that I can be a little reckless at times. You must have been terrified.
[ He wants to reach over to Elden to reassure him again, but he's not sure it'll be welcome this time. So he fidgets with his hands a little as he looks down at them. ]
...I'm sorry. I promise this won't happen again.
[ Because he can't be so reckless, not like he usually is. Because Elden was relying on him to be his shield. Because Elden was a bright light in a sea of stars, and he'd sworn an Oath to protect the light. ]