there's a bout of silence as Abel's greeting goes unanswered; perhaps he's too late and whoever had woken here has already been collected by his allies...? it has a small furrow deepening at his brow in worry, consternation; he certainly hopes it was his allies that had gotten here first. there's no point in lingering over long, then.
but as soon as he begins taking a step back to retreat for the entrance to regather with his comrades, there's the distinctive clunk, the skitter of crystal being dislodged and, tragically for Gray, betraying that he isn't as alone as previously thought. his pace immediately seizes-- and he pauses in place, sending a perplexed look in the direction it had come from. ]
...Ah-- is someone... are you there?
[ but he makes no moves to approach, yet-- he knows this situation is an understandably disorienting and harrowing one. coming to encased in a crystal cocoon is not exactly anyone's expectation, especially not after enduring what is, no doubt, an emotionally taxing experience as they watch their world collapse into dark emptiness.
to say Abel gets his 'guest' might be... afraid? well, that's an understatement.
so he keeps his tone of voice exceedingly gentle, lifting his hands to demonstrate he isn't armed and means no harm should Gray manage the bravery to sneak a peek. ]
It's alright. I know you must be feeling out of sorts-- afraid, but... I don't want to hurt you. Okay...? I've brought you some clothes, and there's some water, simple supplies in this bag. See...?
[ slowly, as not to startle The Person, he lowers both the garments draped over his arm and the bag on his shoulder to the middle of the shrine floor. Abel retreats back from it, equally slow. ]
I'll stand over by the entrance with my back turned; if you'd like to get dressed and take what you need...? You're more than welcome, mm? Please help yourself. --It's normal to feel a bit weak, so-- um. If you need help... just-- just call out, also! I won't come closer unless you give me permission.
bwelcome friend....... ✨
there's a bout of silence as Abel's greeting goes unanswered; perhaps he's too late and whoever had woken here has already been collected by his allies...? it has a small furrow deepening at his brow in worry, consternation; he certainly hopes it was his allies that had gotten here first. there's no point in lingering over long, then.
but as soon as he begins taking a step back to retreat for the entrance to regather with his comrades, there's the distinctive clunk, the skitter of crystal being dislodged and, tragically for Gray, betraying that he isn't as alone as previously thought. his pace immediately seizes-- and he pauses in place, sending a perplexed look in the direction it had come from. ]
...Ah-- is someone... are you there?
[ but he makes no moves to approach, yet-- he knows this situation is an understandably disorienting and harrowing one. coming to encased in a crystal cocoon is not exactly anyone's expectation, especially not after enduring what is, no doubt, an emotionally taxing experience as they watch their world collapse into dark emptiness.
to say Abel gets his 'guest' might be... afraid? well, that's an understatement.
so he keeps his tone of voice exceedingly gentle, lifting his hands to demonstrate he isn't armed and means no harm should Gray manage the bravery to sneak a peek. ]
It's alright. I know you must be feeling out of sorts-- afraid, but... I don't want to hurt you. Okay...? I've brought you some clothes, and there's some water, simple supplies in this bag. See...?
[ slowly, as not to startle The Person, he lowers both the garments draped over his arm and the bag on his shoulder to the middle of the shrine floor. Abel retreats back from it, equally slow. ]
I'll stand over by the entrance with my back turned; if you'd like to get dressed and take what you need...? You're more than welcome, mm? Please help yourself. --It's normal to feel a bit weak, so-- um. If you need help... just-- just call out, also! I won't come closer unless you give me permission.