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[ the feed starts to show a large, dainty looking man with large white wings peering at the feed before pulling back, satisfied. ]

Greetings. My name is Prince Reyson of the Heron Clan.

As you know, we have trouble lately with the breach. To ensure such a thing does not occur so suddenly, I thought about proposing a part-time perimeter guard of the walls. I think we would be better prepared should anything happen again.

Also, as I know some people were hurt or struggling, you are welcome to see me. I have the power of the galdr which means I can soothe one's spirit, trauma and pain. Should you have need of my abilities, do let me know.

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Is what this is.

It's... not.

[Kai tilt his head back, looking dimly at the ceiling instead of Reyson.]

I just don't know what to do with this.

"This"?

All this. You caring, I guess. I usually just get left in alleys, y'know?

[He laughed a little, quiet as he closed his eyes.]

[ reyson weighs this somberly before responding. ]

You are a person. You exist. You are allowed to have this.

Perhaps you should say thank you.

... Yeah. Probably should, shouldn't I.

[Kai looked at him again.]

S'gonna sound like I'm just sayin' it to say it, like this. I don't want it to sound like that, when I really appreciate it.

What does it matter how it sounds like?

If your intention is clear, I will hear your heart. Words are not all we have.

[Weren't they though? Well. Kai guessed it was different. Kai lifted a hand to rub the back of his neck.]

... Thanks, then. For going out of your way like this.

[ reyson smiles. ]

You're welcome.

Mm.

[No don't smile at him again, what is he supposed to do with that! Grateful as he was, he still felt like a thief that was getting away with pilfering Reyson's time and energy. Smiling at him just made him feel like he was stealing that too.

Kai let his hand hang there on his neck, his mumble coming out halfway between humble and bashful:]

... Y'better get those new bandages before I get all rowdy again.

[He wouldn't. This was too much of a Good Boy zone now. But still.]

I suppose I can take my eyes off you for a little while.

Don't go anywhere.

I'll be right where you left me. Promise.

[ reyson clicks his tongue in amusement as he departs. ]

[And lo.

Whenever it was that Reyson returned, the door was still unlocked and Kai was right where he left him. He was just all curled up in a ball on the couch, snoozing. Resting!!]

[ how unusual. kai doing what he's told.

reyson places the bandages on the table, unsure of what to do now. he rather not disturb him. ]

[No worries, friend. He wasn't sleeping deeply enough that the sound of the door hadn't stirred him at all. It was how quiet the rest of the sounds probably were that had him rubbing the back of his hand over his eyes.]

Ib...?

[He blinked up at Reyson.]

--Oh, hey. Welcome back.