[ His eyes widen and for a moment? He doesn't seem to realize what's happened.
... Then it dawns on him, and he looks ready to smack his own forehead. His wording couldn't have been worse, huh? Stupid. So stupid. Without hesitation, though: ]
No, no... Not like that. Never like that. [ something desperate enters his voice, though he's guessing Arthur isn't hearing it ] Hey... Stay with me, okay?
[ There's a moment where he just... takes a step back, studying Arthur closely. The scream causes him to flinch.
And, then, it'll be clear he's paying super close attention to the guy. Like he's listening to something, even as his face goes even paler and his own breaths hitch. He's having trouble steadying his breathing, but he closes his eyes.
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... Then it dawns on him, and he looks ready to smack his own forehead. His wording couldn't have been worse, huh? Stupid. So stupid. Without hesitation, though: ]
No, no... Not like that. Never like that. [ something desperate enters his voice, though he's guessing Arthur isn't hearing it ] Hey... Stay with me, okay?
[ There's a moment where he just... takes a step back, studying Arthur closely. The scream causes him to flinch.
And, then, it'll be clear he's paying super close attention to the guy. Like he's listening to something, even as his face goes even paler and his own breaths hitch. He's having trouble steadying his breathing, but he closes his eyes.
He takes a slow breath.
Breathe... ]