[ She would be correct in her guess that he is worrying about them, but also feeling responsible for them. And because he feels that way, the fact that both of them are in the state they are only makes him feel as though he has truly let them down.
But he pushes those worries and thoughts down in favor of being strong for her and K'thisru as well. They need him to be strong and supportive, not consumed by his fears and guilt.
He purposefully keeps his touch light, but when she reveals the bruising on her side, he reaches out so that he can brush his fingers against the discolored area. If only he could heal her with the love he has for her, but alas, he is not gifted in that area at all. ]
Perhaps it is a selfish thought, but I cannot help but feel as though you and your sister would have been all right had I been there to lend you aid. And although I am well aware that I cannot always be present to defend and protect you, I- As someone who has proclaimed his love to you, and thus also extends a sort of brotherly love to your sister, I must admit to feeling as though I have failed in my duties to you both.
[ And that is all he intends to say on that subject, at least for now. Alkaid does not need to be burdened by his thoughts and his guilt, and so he will not be speaking about this again. ]
But you must not concern yourself with my thoughts. At risk of overstepping, all you need to concern yourself with is resting and regaining your strength, and in doing so, my fears for you will be lessened.
[ But he intends to act as their shield going forward to the best of his ability and as circumstances allow. He will not have something like this happening again.
And having said that, he addresses the second thing she said. ]
Have you truly gained information concerning them? Please, if you are able to relate it, I would hear of it.
[ But he will be keeping a close eye on her, watching for signs that she is growing weary. He will not be the reason she was pushed even further beyond her limits. ]
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But he pushes those worries and thoughts down in favor of being strong for her and K'thisru as well. They need him to be strong and supportive, not consumed by his fears and guilt.
He purposefully keeps his touch light, but when she reveals the bruising on her side, he reaches out so that he can brush his fingers against the discolored area. If only he could heal her with the love he has for her, but alas, he is not gifted in that area at all. ]
Perhaps it is a selfish thought, but I cannot help but feel as though you and your sister would have been all right had I been there to lend you aid. And although I am well aware that I cannot always be present to defend and protect you, I- As someone who has proclaimed his love to you, and thus also extends a sort of brotherly love to your sister, I must admit to feeling as though I have failed in my duties to you both.
[ And that is all he intends to say on that subject, at least for now. Alkaid does not need to be burdened by his thoughts and his guilt, and so he will not be speaking about this again. ]
But you must not concern yourself with my thoughts. At risk of overstepping, all you need to concern yourself with is resting and regaining your strength, and in doing so, my fears for you will be lessened.
[ But he intends to act as their shield going forward to the best of his ability and as circumstances allow. He will not have something like this happening again.
And having said that, he addresses the second thing she said. ]
Have you truly gained information concerning them? Please, if you are able to relate it, I would hear of it.
[ But he will be keeping a close eye on her, watching for signs that she is growing weary. He will not be the reason she was pushed even further beyond her limits. ]