[ The memory of lights streaking across a sanguine sky. The thought that it was a childish dream he had that day that never could have succeeded. The much fresher sensation of clinging to someone to physically prevent them from doing something self-destructive. ]
I don't understand these questions, Noah. Don't you want to help?
[ that feeling is certain. settled in his bones. but noah knows the intricacies of help. it's more than just an offer. there is something at stake here. motes of light in the sky. crys' eyes. ]
[ How much can he ask Noah for when this is already so much? He's done things for Ivan like offer him his hand twice, and sat in sorrow with him that should've been too much to bear without shrinking away.
In light of that, he only hesitates a little. ]
Can you... have something to eat ready? I'll replace it when I go hunting again.
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I just want him to be safe.
[ Till is tired, hungry, and has seen such death. No more. ]
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And he wouldn't be safe with you?
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I don't understand these questions, Noah. Don't you want to help?
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[ that feeling is certain. settled in his bones. but noah knows the intricacies of help. it's more than just an offer. there is something at stake here. motes of light in the sky. crys' eyes. ]
I want to help you both. So I want to understand.
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did you think I was unaffectedunaffected
I make him want to run away.
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after all N was — ]
All right. If you're sure.
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[ How much can he ask Noah for when this is already so much? He's done things for Ivan like offer him his hand twice, and sat in sorrow with him that should've been too much to bear without shrinking away.
In light of that, he only hesitates a little. ]
Can you... have something to eat ready? I'll replace it when I go hunting again.
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Yeah. Shouldn't be too hard to prepare something. May not be fancy, but it'll do.
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A not-insignificant amount of time passes, before: ]
At the door.
[ Said just before there's a knock at the stairwell access. ]
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[ and that's all he can manage for now. he has to focus his attention on till. ]