[ As Chozen gently anchors Daniel's hand, he contemplates when the last time he touched another person's hand this way was, and cannot remember exactly when it had been. It should be uncomfortable, giving the briefness of their reunion, and the facts of their history. His hands have done Daniel more harm than good.
Perhaps that is precisely why it does not feel awkward to maintain the slight, warm contact as Daniel visibly trembles at the precipice of some as yet unnamed fear. Chozen's hands owe him a debt. This is one small gesture towards repaying it. ]
No more than I did sleeping on your old couch.
[ His smile softens, kindliness mellowing out his otherwise stern features. He does not know what has Daniel in such a state, and it does not matter in the moment. What is important is demonstrating to him that all is well. ]
Only a little stiff. It is 'no big deal'.
[ He shrugs, illustrating the fluidity of his joints. They are a little stiff, actually, but that is still a much lower priority to worry about than Daniel's distress. He pitches his voice low, as if the people preoccupied with their own concerns enough to ignore Daniel's calls for help would bother to listen in on his question and Daniel's eventual answer. ]
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Perhaps that is precisely why it does not feel awkward to maintain the slight, warm contact as Daniel visibly trembles at the precipice of some as yet unnamed fear. Chozen's hands owe him a debt. This is one small gesture towards repaying it. ]
No more than I did sleeping on your old couch.
[ His smile softens, kindliness mellowing out his otherwise stern features. He does not know what has Daniel in such a state, and it does not matter in the moment. What is important is demonstrating to him that all is well. ]
Only a little stiff. It is 'no big deal'.
[ He shrugs, illustrating the fluidity of his joints. They are a little stiff, actually, but that is still a much lower priority to worry about than Daniel's distress. He pitches his voice low, as if the people preoccupied with their own concerns enough to ignore Daniel's calls for help would bother to listen in on his question and Daniel's eventual answer. ]
Are you all right, Daniel-san?