[ There's not a trace of discomfort, just grimly sympathetic amusement. He does pause, but only to slip off his guitar and set it against the couch; mostly, he was using it to structure his own mind. If he needs music later, well, he can share it without the strings.
When he takes Chris's hands, it's with confident tenderness. He's not generally a soothing person to be around, but he knows how to project that sort of presence when it's needed. ]
I'm going to speak into your mind now, and you're going to feel my presence.
[ Calm, steady, direct. The words that come after are much the same, but they pulse with concern, intrigue and affection.
Distantly, there is anger, because there is always anger. ]
Focus on me, and on what you want me to hear. Make the words clear as a bell and tell me whatever you like.
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Date: 2022-05-19 05:17 am (UTC)[ There's not a trace of discomfort, just grimly sympathetic amusement. He does pause, but only to slip off his guitar and set it against the couch; mostly, he was using it to structure his own mind. If he needs music later, well, he can share it without the strings.
When he takes Chris's hands, it's with confident tenderness. He's not generally a soothing person to be around, but he knows how to project that sort of presence when it's needed. ]
I'm going to speak into your mind now, and you're going to feel my presence.
[ Calm, steady, direct. The words that come after are much the same, but they pulse with concern, intrigue and affection.
Distantly, there is anger, because there is always anger. ]
Focus on me, and on what you want me to hear. Make the words clear as a bell and tell me whatever you like.