[Baizhu simply listens; he sits back in surprise when Aether comes to the wings, but it certainly isn't a terrible shock. After all, the traveler isn't quite like anyone else he knows, and he knows so many unique varieties of living being. Indeed, there are legends of adepti who have lost their wings, so to speak - why should this be so different?
Aether lacks visible wounds from it, of course, but...well. It seems the damage was done regardless.
On the matter of frustration too dense to put into words, Baizhu nods calmly.]
I hope it doesn't sound too patronizing when I tell you I understand something of how you feel. [Aether knows more than enough of his secrets, he doesn't need any further explanation right now.] Before you continue, I want to ask you if it's happening right now - and, if it is, how severe the pain is compared to what you...usually experience.
[The way he keeps shifting how he sits, the deliberate care in movements as simple as a shrug - Baizhu doesn't need a special contract to see his obvious and persistent discomfort.]
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Aether lacks visible wounds from it, of course, but...well. It seems the damage was done regardless.
On the matter of frustration too dense to put into words, Baizhu nods calmly.]
I hope it doesn't sound too patronizing when I tell you I understand something of how you feel. [Aether knows more than enough of his secrets, he doesn't need any further explanation right now.] Before you continue, I want to ask you if it's happening right now - and, if it is, how severe the pain is compared to what you...usually experience.
[The way he keeps shifting how he sits, the deliberate care in movements as simple as a shrug - Baizhu doesn't need a special contract to see his obvious and persistent discomfort.]