[His smile back is hesitant and a little awkward, but genuine nonetheless. He wasn't expecting the thanks.]
It has a couple of us worried for those in the Lost Souls that aren't entirely human, especially if they're new to the city. How I found out was kind of from a friend of a friend, anyway, so I don't know if it's public knowledge.
But, still...! If it keeps us prepared for a worst-case scenario, it's all for the better, right?
[A beat, and his body language tenses up. This is normally such a taboo, one he shouldn't even TRY to think about discussing, but... the alternative would be so much worse, if things did go wrong.]
It's... why I didn't, uh.... why I didn't want to fully offer myself for assistance without your awareness.
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[His smile back is hesitant and a little awkward, but genuine nonetheless. He wasn't expecting the thanks.]
It has a couple of us worried for those in the Lost Souls that aren't entirely human, especially if they're new to the city. How I found out was kind of from a friend of a friend, anyway, so I don't know if it's public knowledge.
But, still...! If it keeps us prepared for a worst-case scenario, it's all for the better, right?
[A beat, and his body language tenses up. This is normally such a taboo, one he shouldn't even TRY to think about discussing, but... the alternative would be so much worse, if things did go wrong.]
It's... why I didn't, uh.... why I didn't want to fully offer myself for assistance without your awareness.