He knows the first part, no one plans these things. He certainly didn't.
But their words make sense. He knows they do, the Knight is terrified and they need space.
...Straight to his heart, that little promise. What little there is of Lemm's composure amid fidgeting and restlessness buckles, and he finds he trusts them. He can allow it.
"...Be sure that you do," he says, very seriously. "Alright. Just once. You'll go by yourself just this once, do you hear? And you won't make it a habit. Get yourself some proper rest and then you'll come back..."
Lemm sets down his pen. He opens his arms, an obvious invitation if there ever was one.
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Date: 2022-12-26 08:32 am (UTC)But their words make sense. He knows they do, the Knight is terrified and they need space.
...Straight to his heart, that little promise. What little there is of Lemm's composure amid fidgeting and restlessness buckles, and he finds he trusts them. He can allow it.
"...Be sure that you do," he says, very seriously. "Alright. Just once. You'll go by yourself just this once, do you hear? And you won't make it a habit. Get yourself some proper rest and then you'll come back..."
Lemm sets down his pen. He opens his arms, an obvious invitation if there ever was one.