[ Perhaps someday Essek will tell her how much he appreciated that she didn't touch him in this moment. Space is just what he needs. After a deep breath in and out through his nose, he shakes his head. ]
You have been a tremendous help to me as it is. This will pass momentarily.
[ Both hands reach back to draw his hood up. Heavy and fur-lined, like the rest of his cloak, it is too warm in this climate, but deep enough to cast a shadow over his face. Cautiously, his eyes blink open and flicker up to her. The afterimage hasn't completely faded, his eyes sting in a way that warns him this may become a headache later, and it would probably be wise for him to spend some time indoors. But he can see, and he doesn't need to be led about by a concerned citizen. ]
You were glad to learn that we come from similar places. [ This observation may seem like a non-sequitur, but to him this seems like the time--perhaps the only time--to offer something in return. ] If I have not imposed too much on your time already, perhaps this is something we could discuss?
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You have been a tremendous help to me as it is. This will pass momentarily.
[ Both hands reach back to draw his hood up. Heavy and fur-lined, like the rest of his cloak, it is too warm in this climate, but deep enough to cast a shadow over his face. Cautiously, his eyes blink open and flicker up to her. The afterimage hasn't completely faded, his eyes sting in a way that warns him this may become a headache later, and it would probably be wise for him to spend some time indoors. But he can see, and he doesn't need to be led about by a concerned citizen. ]
You were glad to learn that we come from similar places. [ This observation may seem like a non-sequitur, but to him this seems like the time--perhaps the only time--to offer something in return. ] If I have not imposed too much on your time already, perhaps this is something we could discuss?