[Behind the veil of scarlet in his eyes, she can see the struggle between his damaged mind and a wary sense of lucidity. Nill know that there's nothing more she can do to help him realize she's really here other than stay still and hope for the best. And if he decides that she isn't real, that he's going to walk away from her or, worse, kill her--well. She can't really blame him. Between his own experience and the Dog in his head, it's sometimes a miracle that he can halfway function like a normal person. His instinct is always to bite, and that's never been something she's been able to hold against him.
Nill holds her breath as she watches him fight with himself, trying not to tremble as she waits for his decision.
After what seems like ages but is probably only a few seconds, he slowly lifts his hand. She can see the physical impression of his battle on his palm, and it hurts her somewhere in her chest. He's already gone through so much pain--he shouldn't inflict any more on himself. But right now, that is neither here nor there. Bit by bit, inch by inch, as if she's approaching a frightened wild animal with a thorn in its paw, she moves her hand forward until her fingers light upon his with the gentlest touch. She hopes the warmth of her skin and the steadiness of her hand is enough to convince him at last. And if it's not--
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Nill holds her breath as she watches him fight with himself, trying not to tremble as she waits for his decision.
After what seems like ages but is probably only a few seconds, he slowly lifts his hand. She can see the physical impression of his battle on his palm, and it hurts her somewhere in her chest. He's already gone through so much pain--he shouldn't inflict any more on himself. But right now, that is neither here nor there. Bit by bit, inch by inch, as if she's approaching a frightened wild animal with a thorn in its paw, she moves her hand forward until her fingers light upon his with the gentlest touch. She hopes the warmth of her skin and the steadiness of her hand is enough to convince him at last. And if it's not--
Well, it isn't up to her now.]