[Dion wishes he could sink into the dark waters and avoid Clive Rosfield's disapproving look. Ifrit helped stop Bahamut's rampage, and Dion owes the Dominant, but he can't help but notice the elder brother has little of the younger brother's friendliness towards him. Joshua does not blame Dion, but Dion wonders if Clive does.
It is a relief when Clive begins paddling back, leaving the two of them alone in the middle of the lake.
He nods at Joshua.]
Yes. I acknowledge my folly in leaving too soon. I'll not continue making the same mistake.
[Joshua asking him is a kindness, and Dion will not meet that consideration with stubbornness. Going back and allowing the healer to poke at him until his limbs have strength enough to carry him back to Twinside will set Joshua's mind at ease, so that is what Dion will do.]
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It is a relief when Clive begins paddling back, leaving the two of them alone in the middle of the lake.
He nods at Joshua.]
Yes. I acknowledge my folly in leaving too soon. I'll not continue making the same mistake.
[Joshua asking him is a kindness, and Dion will not meet that consideration with stubbornness. Going back and allowing the healer to poke at him until his limbs have strength enough to carry him back to Twinside will set Joshua's mind at ease, so that is what Dion will do.]