( he hears those words. the properness to them, even down to the presumption he had other ... extraneous obligations. ones he hasn't divulged, but that she had faith in, regardless. maybe in some ways he did have things to do. other places to see, for example, but, none of them are nearly as hard-pressed as his want... to at least not worsen her condition by pushing her bodily limits. after all, stress was always a factor to the healing process. even good news could bring stress and even the company of most beloved companions could be seen as a unforeseen pressure.
as someone who yearned after eternal solitude, it probably wasn't surprising he had such considerations far beneath his surface and well-monitored facade. either way, he doesn't correct her. he takes it as her own form of reflection to his feelings and perceptions. so instead, he moves to stand up smoothly. followed by a: ) Of course. I will see you to your recovery. ( an indication to mean, he'd visit again in due time. he'd hardly be a suitable hero, otherwise, especially after making such a proclamation. but, at any rate—
for now, he walks to the door, and even that motion is oddly ceremonial somehow. how he does that with the simplest tasks?? still, before he makes his official depart, he tacks on his final words for the day: ) Until then... ( until he leaves, barely leaving audible footsteps as the door shuts behind his figure. )
no subject
as someone who yearned after eternal solitude, it probably wasn't surprising he had such considerations far beneath his surface and well-monitored facade. either way, he doesn't correct her. he takes it as her own form of reflection to his feelings and perceptions. so instead, he moves to stand up smoothly. followed by a: ) Of course. I will see you to your recovery. ( an indication to mean, he'd visit again in due time. he'd hardly be a suitable hero, otherwise, especially after making such a proclamation. but, at any rate—
for now, he walks to the door, and even that motion is oddly ceremonial somehow. how he does that with the simplest tasks?? still, before he makes his official depart, he tacks on his final words for the day: ) Until then... ( until he leaves, barely leaving audible footsteps as the door shuts behind his figure. )