( the apology is elaborated on, which has the effect noctis undoubtedly wanted. kaladin, astonished to the brink of tears, feels safe. he's no longer alone, shouting in the dark. he's listened to, validated, and reassured.
it's wonderful... why does it make him so sad? )
Yes They're okay My mother and father and my little brother
But my friend Rock
( kaladin forces himself to breath through his nose and out through clenched teeth. )
I know it hurt him to do what he did Being a pacifist was his pride and he killed with a bow for my sake I'm worried about him
I worry a lot of the time I worry about you and the rest of our comrades too This shouldn't be a weight on your shoulders Noctis Your apology is accepted and appreciated but what I bring from my world is my own Please don't let it control how you act around me
no subject
it's wonderful... why does it make him so sad? )
Yes
They're okay
My mother and father and my little brother
But my friend
Rock
( kaladin forces himself to breath through his nose and out through clenched teeth. )
I know it hurt him to do what he did
Being a pacifist was his pride and he killed with a bow for my sake
I'm worried about him
I worry a lot of the time
I worry about you and the rest of our comrades too
This shouldn't be a weight on your shoulders Noctis
Your apology is accepted and appreciated but what I bring from my world is my own
Please don't let it control how you act around me