[ The laughter is rewarded with a smile, something tremulous and rather more fragile than Rezo's usual placid expression, but sincere. He can't recall the last time he heard Zelgadis actually laugh about something.
The fragile moment ends soon enough, with the reminder- for both of them- of where and when they actually are. ]
...Yes, of course.
[ God they really have been having this talk in an inn full of people. This is part of why Rezo wanted to put it off! Still, no matter how raw he feels, for the moment he doesn't regret the conversation. The air between them is just that bit clearer, and it's subsequently a bit easier to breathe. Somehow, they've managed to speak about their estrangement without further rejection and alienation.
But he really does have to take care of the patients. Rezo slowly gets to his feet. ]
Rest well. I'll come check on you in two hours.
[ Though while he's working out there, he dearly hopes he doesn't wind up crying on any of the patients. There's a telltale burning sensation in his eyes. It turns out one of the downsides of having his eyes unsealed is that he actually can cry properly now, even though most of the time he would prefer not to! ]
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The fragile moment ends soon enough, with the reminder- for both of them- of where and when they actually are. ]
...Yes, of course.
[ God they really have been having this talk in an inn full of people. This is part of why Rezo wanted to put it off! Still, no matter how raw he feels, for the moment he doesn't regret the conversation. The air between them is just that bit clearer, and it's subsequently a bit easier to breathe. Somehow, they've managed to speak about their estrangement without further rejection and alienation.
But he really does have to take care of the patients. Rezo slowly gets to his feet. ]
Rest well. I'll come check on you in two hours.
[ Though while he's working out there, he dearly hopes he doesn't wind up crying on any of the patients. There's a telltale burning sensation in his eyes. It turns out one of the downsides of having his eyes unsealed is that he actually can cry properly now, even though most of the time he would prefer not to! ]