[ That certainly is a look that Dokja recognizes, the slower parts of his brain starting to piece things together the longer he spends time with this kid. But for now, he's silent as he listens, concern written all over his face at the amount of responsibility this child already bears at such a young age, along with the resigned way he accepts it.
Before he can say anything, his attention is drawn away to the sound of approaching footsteps, and Dokja looks up to find... Gen. He's startled for a moment, eyes going wide at seeing another person moving within this barrier, but then it clicks into place.
He jerks his gaze back down to the boy, then back to Gen, mouth opening and closing in surprise. ]
You're...
[ Wow, it makes sense now. The precocious attitude, the sharp eyes, the heaviness surrounding such a young kid, hinting to more, but not being granted the full access. Dokja sits up, his own expression scrunched up in mild disbelief as wariness settles over him as it always does when Gen's near. He doesn't get up, though, and remains seated next to the boy even as his eyes keep watch on the older version. ]
That doesn't sound like a choice that you made for yourself.
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Before he can say anything, his attention is drawn away to the sound of approaching footsteps, and Dokja looks up to find... Gen. He's startled for a moment, eyes going wide at seeing another person moving within this barrier, but then it clicks into place.
He jerks his gaze back down to the boy, then back to Gen, mouth opening and closing in surprise. ]
You're...
[ Wow, it makes sense now. The precocious attitude, the sharp eyes, the heaviness surrounding such a young kid, hinting to more, but not being granted the full access. Dokja sits up, his own expression scrunched up in mild disbelief as wariness settles over him as it always does when Gen's near. He doesn't get up, though, and remains seated next to the boy even as his eyes keep watch on the older version. ]
That doesn't sound like a choice that you made for yourself.