[ In all honesty, he feels vastly unprepared for what is waiting for him in the morning, but he will do his best to approach the situation as he always does: with a calm sort of resolve in spite of whatever feelings might be lingering below the surface. It is not even that he doubts himself or the beginnings of plans that he has drafted. He fears that the people will sense that he is not as prepared as he should be, and thus they will turn against him.
Knowing that apprehension must show on his face, part of him wishes he could turn from her, hiding his eyes lest she see it for herself. But she has a way of bringing him back when he attempts to retreat inwardly, so he knows it would not last for long. ]
Again, I must ask that you not worry on my account. [ But his words are contradicted just slightly by the prolonged exhale that escapes him as the light flows from her fingertips and covers the healed wound.
It is almost as though the discomfort is seeping away and being replaced by something warm and comforting. And her hand stroking his hair only adds to the comfort that he feels. The injury might throb and ache but the dull pain is gradually lessening under her ministrations. ]
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Knowing that apprehension must show on his face, part of him wishes he could turn from her, hiding his eyes lest she see it for herself. But she has a way of bringing him back when he attempts to retreat inwardly, so he knows it would not last for long. ]
Again, I must ask that you not worry on my account. [ But his words are contradicted just slightly by the prolonged exhale that escapes him as the light flows from her fingertips and covers the healed wound.
It is almost as though the discomfort is seeping away and being replaced by something warm and comforting. And her hand stroking his hair only adds to the comfort that he feels. The injury might throb and ache but the dull pain is gradually lessening under her ministrations. ]