[ This went about the way he'd expected, and Dokja's left with barely any time to process it before the consequences of his actions jerk his head back with that blow. He's left dazed for a few seconds after, something wet seeping down his lips that's sure to be blood. Heck, when was the last time he'd had a nosebleed?
And while it's not like he'd thought that apology would have helped either him or Gen, the hollow feeling in his chest feels wider than before. All he'd taken was a small step in a directionless maze, and he's not certain what the next steps are. For now, almost unthinkingly, Dokja reaches out to grab at any part of Gen that he can before the boy can fully stand back up.
This is what he can do right now. ]
I won't.
[ His fingers curl into a grip so tight that his knuckles go white, while his other hand wipes at the blood on his face, smearing it even further. Dokja doesn't seem to care or mind, gaze unyielding as it remains fixed on Gen. ]
There are other ways to help him. I know how. I've done it before, so let me do it again.
[ Ever seen a man so stubborn that it makes him stupid? Witness it now. ]
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And while it's not like he'd thought that apology would have helped either him or Gen, the hollow feeling in his chest feels wider than before. All he'd taken was a small step in a directionless maze, and he's not certain what the next steps are. For now, almost unthinkingly, Dokja reaches out to grab at any part of Gen that he can before the boy can fully stand back up.
This is what he can do right now. ]
I won't.
[ His fingers curl into a grip so tight that his knuckles go white, while his other hand wipes at the blood on his face, smearing it even further. Dokja doesn't seem to care or mind, gaze unyielding as it remains fixed on Gen. ]
There are other ways to help him. I know how. I've done it before, so let me do it again.
[ Ever seen a man so stubborn that it makes him stupid? Witness it now. ]