[ Arya may have been feeling a touch embarrassed from that outburst, as it had attracted more than a couple pairs of eyes in their general direction. she could already feel her cheeks heat from the attention it likely drew -- she didn't dare to look, lest she have to resort to crawling into the nearest hole.
but then she notices the effect it had on X'rhun, and it feels like a weight has been lifted from her own shoulders as well while the weight of his hands served more as an anchor than aught else. she doesn't know what X'rhun has been through during his absence, not could she claim to even have an idea. but if her own presence and words are enough to put her mentor at ease, then she will continue to be that shining light for him, just as he was for her.
her grip on her scrubs loosens as she clasps her hands before her, and she offers the man a smile. ]
The same could be said for myself, honestly. I felt horribly lost and alone before running into you. [ literally. ] Now that I know you're here, it feels like everything in this strange, new realm is just a bit more bearable!
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but then she notices the effect it had on X'rhun, and it feels like a weight has been lifted from her own shoulders as well while the weight of his hands served more as an anchor than aught else. she doesn't know what X'rhun has been through during his absence, not could she claim to even have an idea. but if her own presence and words are enough to put her mentor at ease, then she will continue to be that shining light for him, just as he was for her.
her grip on her scrubs loosens as she clasps her hands before her, and she offers the man a smile. ]
The same could be said for myself, honestly. I felt horribly lost and alone before running into you. [ literally. ] Now that I know you're here, it feels like everything in this strange, new realm is just a bit more bearable!