annihilist: (Not thrilled)
annihilist ([personal profile] annihilist) wrote in [community profile] ioduanlogs 2018-10-12 04:48 pm (UTC)

Learning that Rutile and Klaus knew before he did is not a welcome realization, though he sees why they would. The rest of the explanation isn't enough to mollify Devin (aside from the promise to go see a doctor in the morning), but it does give him more insight.

"Good." Devin pauses when he realizes how that might sound and adds more gratefully, "Thank you."

He reaches for the Fool's hand again and holds it between his own. "It was reckless," Devin agrees without condemnation. The ghost of a smile crosses his lips for just a moment. "And had I been there, I'd have carried you off kicking and screaming if I had to." His gaze drops to their hands. "If there is anything I've learned here - however grudgingly - it's that it is better not to do this sort of thing alone. This precipice-- we're all standing on it together, Fool. This is not a responsibility you should have taken on your shoulders, or had to carry, without support."

Devin's shoulders hunch a little and he squeezes the Fool's hand gently. "I'm hardly one to talk, I am terrible at relying on other people, but-- that's my job now. Being there for you, whether you need me or not."

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