Have you gone mad? [ Charles regrets the action almost immediately. No matter that his hand was forced. His breath catches on the inhale and shakes on the exhale as he stumbles back a step or two from Erik. Regret turns to confusion. Confusion quickly morphs into something closer to fear.
He shakes his head furiously, face twisted with upset.
He needs to collect himself. A hum as he tries to refocus his thoughts brings his attention back to the poor townsperson who was changed. The last thing he wants to do is abandon them in this moment, no matter what he's feeling.
Heading back towards where the small animal is and no desire to chase any further, he brings two fingers up to his temple, calming it enough so that he can scoop it into his arms. ] It's all right.
[ Is that for his charge or himself? Perhaps both. ]
no subject
He shakes his head furiously, face twisted with upset.
He needs to collect himself. A hum as he tries to refocus his thoughts brings his attention back to the poor townsperson who was changed. The last thing he wants to do is abandon them in this moment, no matter what he's feeling.
Heading back towards where the small animal is and no desire to chase any further, he brings two fingers up to his temple, calming it enough so that he can scoop it into his arms. ] It's all right.
[ Is that for his charge or himself? Perhaps both. ]
I'm still going to help you.