No, don’t— Listen, don’t be sorry. [Brows knit together tightly, focusing his gaze on the other. It’s impossible to ignore the vines, especially when they lash so close to his face, but Connor is equal parts determined and stubborn. He continues speaking, trying to keep the thread of calm taut.]
It isn’t your fault. All of this is unpredictable. If you can just grab my hand, I can pull you out. You don’t have to dismiss all of your… shielding. It might help deter the vines.
[A crack as a vine hits said shielding, but Connor only presses a hand forward.]
Come on, it’ll be all right.
[If allowed, he’ll reach forward to grab his hand when the barrier’s gone down enough.]
FOR TAKATO;
No, don’t— Listen, don’t be sorry. [Brows knit together tightly, focusing his gaze on the other. It’s impossible to ignore the vines, especially when they lash so close to his face, but Connor is equal parts determined and stubborn. He continues speaking, trying to keep the thread of calm taut.]
It isn’t your fault. All of this is unpredictable. If you can just grab my hand, I can pull you out. You don’t have to dismiss all of your… shielding. It might help deter the vines.
[A crack as a vine hits said shielding, but Connor only presses a hand forward.]
Come on, it’ll be all right.
[If allowed, he’ll reach forward to grab his hand when the barrier’s gone down enough.]