[ There's relief in confirming now that, at least physically, Viktor is doing all right. He's quick to answer the question in kind: ]
I'm fine.
[ The bandage isn't visible yet, hidden under his long sleeves - he means to explain that later along with his 'gift'. For now, he catches Viktor's hands without thinking. He's unsure whether he means to stop Viktor from touching him so close to the portals, or because he needs that contact so badly himself. They've had all those nights in Horizon, and it feels real enough, but comes with that qualifier. Real enough. This is real, plain and simple.
Kyle knows this isn't Basawar, he doesn't want to be weighed down by the fears he grew up with, or place them on Viktor. He can't completely shake his fears about Thorne using this against him one day, if the wrong person were to see them, especially after the month he's just had. So he gently but urgently leads Viktor at least around the broken wall he'd been leaning against, not exactly a dark alleyway, but enough cover for him to feel less anxious about pulling him close. ]
no subject
I'm fine.
[ The bandage isn't visible yet, hidden under his long sleeves - he means to explain that later along with his 'gift'. For now, he catches Viktor's hands without thinking. He's unsure whether he means to stop Viktor from touching him so close to the portals, or because he needs that contact so badly himself. They've had all those nights in Horizon, and it feels real enough, but comes with that qualifier. Real enough. This is real, plain and simple.
Kyle knows this isn't Basawar, he doesn't want to be weighed down by the fears he grew up with, or place them on Viktor. He can't completely shake his fears about Thorne using this against him one day, if the wrong person were to see them, especially after the month he's just had. So he gently but urgently leads Viktor at least around the broken wall he'd been leaning against, not exactly a dark alleyway, but enough cover for him to feel less anxious about pulling him close. ]