[ It's hard to miss the bitterness that creeps against their connection, much like how Dokja can't seem to shake the heavy, uncomfortable weight sitting atop his chest the longer this goes on. He's really... done a number on Gen, hasn't he.
And the feelings are simply present to remind him of that. How annoying.
There's a part of him that wants to argue for more time, the side of him that's grown accustomed to butting heads with the boy, but the more rational part hushes out that voice. Whatever seconds or minutes he uses here are only going to get docked from the ten minutes he's been allotted, and with his experience in scenarios, every single moment counts.
So he wipes as much of the blood off of his face as he can while he stumbles back up on his feet. There's no way any part of him looks presentable after the thorough bashing he's received from Gen, but hopefully that won't scare the kid too much as he stiffly makes his way over with the occasional grimace. Now where had that child run off to...? ]
Kid? [ he calls out, gaze scanning the area for any signs of movement. ] You're okay. We talked things out.
[ "Talked" things out... Anyone would be spooked after an encounter like that. ]
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And the feelings are simply present to remind him of that. How annoying.
There's a part of him that wants to argue for more time, the side of him that's grown accustomed to butting heads with the boy, but the more rational part hushes out that voice. Whatever seconds or minutes he uses here are only going to get docked from the ten minutes he's been allotted, and with his experience in scenarios, every single moment counts.
So he wipes as much of the blood off of his face as he can while he stumbles back up on his feet. There's no way any part of him looks presentable after the thorough bashing he's received from Gen, but hopefully that won't scare the kid too much as he stiffly makes his way over with the occasional grimace. Now where had that child run off to...? ]
Kid? [ he calls out, gaze scanning the area for any signs of movement. ] You're okay. We talked things out.
[ "Talked" things out... Anyone would be spooked after an encounter like that. ]