I'm fine. [ Caster leaves his spot from the wall and Iskandar behind him. What happened was- worrying. But Waver's words made Caster aware of something. Archer is very good in hiding and blocking his feelings on the link. Only after another shinki joined the Temple Caster realized this. It changed a lot since then, but that skill remained. While flashes of pain are shared, he's certain Archer is attempting to block most of it.
And he'd rather not let him know that he might be failing. Not even to not damage his pride, or whatever- Archer doesn't need another thing to worry about right now. But that shield might be also a barrier that blocks help. ]
Hush. [ Caster walks close to Archer and tangles his fingers into short white hair, tugging him close. Closest to a hug he can give right now without getting stabbed.
Observing what Waver did gave him some idea. The other mage (the other Caster) is on a good track but there is one obstacle. Archer himself. The man is too used to closing himself off, especially in times of crisis. Caster lowers his voice to a whisper- be damned if others hear him or not, it's just because it's more personal. ] Archer, try to not resist. Go with whatever comes rather than struggling against it.
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And he'd rather not let him know that he might be failing. Not even to not damage his pride, or whatever- Archer doesn't need another thing to worry about right now. But that shield might be also a barrier that blocks help. ]
Hush. [ Caster walks close to Archer and tangles his fingers into short white hair, tugging him close. Closest to a hug he can give right now without getting stabbed.
Observing what Waver did gave him some idea. The other mage (the other Caster) is on a good track but there is one obstacle. Archer himself. The man is too used to closing himself off, especially in times of crisis. Caster lowers his voice to a whisper- be damned if others hear him or not, it's just because it's more personal. ] Archer, try to not resist. Go with whatever comes rather than struggling against it.