[He prefers it this way, Kel doesn't want to be coddled, held, supported- his shoulders are large, he can carry his own burdens and his friends' ones if he wants. He's stable, more than the rest, Without Hero- and even with Hero after the truth comes out, he has to do his best to be the emotionally stable one. Even when it sucks.
Even when putting on a smile is the most difficult thing in the world.
But he does, should the other decide to look up- Kel must make sure he's greeted by a reassuring smile. One hand is raised to caress Basil's back- good. Let it all out. It hurts to see him like this but it's still better than- no, not thinking about that now.
He doesn't even know what to say, so for once he chooses silence to give Basil a chance to cry his heart out if needed, silently offering support through contact and closeness.]
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Even when putting on a smile is the most difficult thing in the world.
But he does, should the other decide to look up- Kel must make sure he's greeted by a reassuring smile. One hand is raised to caress Basil's back- good. Let it all out. It hurts to see him like this but it's still better than- no, not thinking about that now.
He doesn't even know what to say, so for once he chooses silence to give Basil a chance to cry his heart out if needed, silently offering support through contact and closeness.]