[ he doesn't mind physical contact, but it's a comfort he isn't used to it—back home, people could barely ever speak to him without some lofty title, much less casually touch him.
there is a little rumble of uncertainty and more guilt before he carefully rests his fingers against hers, gripping them with care. ]
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there is a little rumble of uncertainty and more guilt before he carefully rests his fingers against hers, gripping them with care. ]
Please do.
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[ it's said in a tone that she doesn't quite believe that will be easy for him, and it matches what she's feeling, but.
it's good to do something for yourself* sometimes
*that is something healthy ]