[ ...Abel understands immediately that his instinct had been correct.
the grief that swims through their bond is overwhelming, steals some of the air from the priest's lungs - and next thing he knows, he's gently reaching out with a grimace at his lips, resting his hand lightly atop Rand's head. ]
...You aren't so lost that you can't find your way.
[ purposefully, delicately... he strokes soothingly in an effort to calm some of this aching pain pouring from this man like a sieve. ]
So take the time you need... and find it. Find it with us, Rand... you aren't alone. If you trip, if you fall along the way-- we'll be right here to keep you going. ...I promise.
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the grief that swims through their bond is overwhelming, steals some of the air from the priest's lungs - and next thing he knows, he's gently reaching out with a grimace at his lips, resting his hand lightly atop Rand's head. ]
...You aren't so lost that you can't find your way.
[ purposefully, delicately... he strokes soothingly in an effort to calm some of this aching pain pouring from this man like a sieve. ]
So take the time you need... and find it. Find it with us, Rand... you aren't alone. If you trip, if you fall along the way-- we'll be right here to keep you going. ...I promise.