[His expression remains it's normally broody self, though there is a slight twitch to his lips at the yelp, not expecting it himself. Yes, if he wanted Holland dead, he would have already done it, but hasn't yet. For now he just carries the man to the entrance of the cove.
The question though, does catch him off guard, his silence telling of that as he thinks for a long moment on how to answer.]
No, most do not earn such from me. Perhaps we are strangers, but I know well enough to feel compassion for you.
[It's an honest answer, the compassion of the fog warriors saved his life, the compassion of Hawke allowed him to learn what freedom was despite their differences... He's learned to be compassionate from others and to pay it forward in many ways.]
That and you taking the time to properly rest will speed up the trip back, I see no reason to make you hobble your way back to the entrance and tire yourself further.
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The question though, does catch him off guard, his silence telling of that as he thinks for a long moment on how to answer.]
No, most do not earn such from me. Perhaps we are strangers, but I know well enough to feel compassion for you.
[It's an honest answer, the compassion of the fog warriors saved his life, the compassion of Hawke allowed him to learn what freedom was despite their differences... He's learned to be compassionate from others and to pay it forward in many ways.]
That and you taking the time to properly rest will speed up the trip back, I see no reason to make you hobble your way back to the entrance and tire yourself further.