Blinking first at the suddenness of how he recoils, Allen's brows knit together and his expression softens in sympathetic recognition. He thought he hurt him?
His own anxieties and hesitation melts away in an instant, and without saying a word at first he just shakes his head and reaches out for the hand he jerked away. To catch his wrist gently and bring his hand up to his face, so he can press his lips so very softly to his palm and the texture of the light scarring there. Very slowly and purposefully, and nuzzling his hand lightly thereafter. ]
No, I'm fine. [ His eyes flicker down to meet Shouto's, voice soft as he speaks gently against his palm. Steady and not so flighty, and he tips his head lightly into the contact like one might a loving touch and lets his eyes close peaceably. ]
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Blinking first at the suddenness of how he recoils, Allen's brows knit together and his expression softens in sympathetic recognition. He thought he hurt him?
His own anxieties and hesitation melts away in an instant, and without saying a word at first he just shakes his head and reaches out for the hand he jerked away. To catch his wrist gently and bring his hand up to his face, so he can press his lips so very softly to his palm and the texture of the light scarring there. Very slowly and purposefully, and nuzzling his hand lightly thereafter. ]
No, I'm fine. [ His eyes flicker down to meet Shouto's, voice soft as he speaks gently against his palm. Steady and not so flighty, and he tips his head lightly into the contact like one might a loving touch and lets his eyes close peaceably. ]
You surprised me a little... that's all.