[Before going to the soup stand, he takes a detour into a nearby alley and just breathes hard and heavy. He can't just let it all out here, though, it's not that simple for him, he has to get it under control.
He has vague flashes of when he was in a memory share with Luz. He'd shut down his power flare almost instantly when she needed his help, why can't he seem to recreate that here? It's hazy though, his mind already creating barriers around the re-visiting of one of his worst experiences, maybe that's why…
But best not waste time wondering on that, he tries to focus on keeping others safe, all that good, paladin stuff. Ignores the shadows creeping in his vision and… shoves it all back in the box, goes mostly blank. It's a lot like cramming lightning in a bottle. But for now, it works.
He then goes to grab the soup, one for Keith and one for himself and comes back, his eyes focused on his hands and his expression tight as he hands one bowl over to him. He clears his throat and his voice is a bit rough, but evens out a bit as he keeps talking.]
Figured you could, y'know… use the fuel. Before you try standing again.
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He has vague flashes of when he was in a memory share with Luz. He'd shut down his power flare almost instantly when she needed his help, why can't he seem to recreate that here? It's hazy though, his mind already creating barriers around the re-visiting of one of his worst experiences, maybe that's why…
But best not waste time wondering on that, he tries to focus on keeping others safe, all that good, paladin stuff. Ignores the shadows creeping in his vision and… shoves it all back in the box, goes mostly blank. It's a lot like cramming lightning in a bottle. But for now, it works.
He then goes to grab the soup, one for Keith and one for himself and comes back, his eyes focused on his hands and his expression tight as he hands one bowl over to him. He clears his throat and his voice is a bit rough, but evens out a bit as he keeps talking.]
Figured you could, y'know… use the fuel. Before you try standing again.