[Dion realizes what Joshua intends just a moment before the flame appears. He should stop him. He does not.
The fire warms, but does not burn. Dion can feel it, in spite of the numbness that has settled into the limb. It feels safe and inviting, like being pulled into an embrace, but amplified. The warmth of Joshua's soul, bared before him. He wants to curl up and bask in the intimacy of that flame.
But just as he has to measure out Bahamut's light where it is needed the most, the Phoenix's flame should not be abused. Joshua is too precious to risk.
He holds his other hand up, motioning for Joshua to stop.]
That is enough. Do not strain yourself.
[He gives his right hand an experimental flex, feeling his range of motion returning.]
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The fire warms, but does not burn. Dion can feel it, in spite of the numbness that has settled into the limb. It feels safe and inviting, like being pulled into an embrace, but amplified. The warmth of Joshua's soul, bared before him. He wants to curl up and bask in the intimacy of that flame.
But just as he has to measure out Bahamut's light where it is needed the most, the Phoenix's flame should not be abused. Joshua is too precious to risk.
He holds his other hand up, motioning for Joshua to stop.]
That is enough. Do not strain yourself.
[He gives his right hand an experimental flex, feeling his range of motion returning.]
This is more relief than I've known in a year.