[The residual anger bleeds out of him almost instantly and he shakes his head, warmth immediately settling back into his chest at Sizhui's obvious compassion.]
I trust you to make that choice for yourself if the situation arises. He doesn't strike me as particularly smart or brave, but I didn't want you dealing with him without knowing. [He raises a hand to settle on Sizhui's shoulder again, patting it twice before letting it rest.
There's a slight pause as he considers warning Sizhui of one other on board, but his stomach twists uncomfortably as he considers it. His feelings about Aleksander are...complicated, to say the least. He knows about Aleksander's past, having heard both from those who hate him, and from Aleksander himself. He also knows that Aleksander's regret will change that past and that he acted in defense of his people who were being summarily slaughtered. (And then there is Alina.)
With an internal sigh, he leaves it for now. A conversation about the Darkling involves more consideration and nuance than is appropriate for a public conversation.
Which leads him to brighter topics.
He motions for Sizhui to follow him down the hall once again.]
There are also people here who you'll love. Good people, all bright and brilliant in their own ways. Miss Yennefer has been a friend of mine for some time now. She's strong and wise and a very good drinking partner of mine. [He grins.] And Doctor McCoy is one of the best men I've ever known. You can rely on him, and if you're ever in need of medical aid, he's a brilliant doctor. Sabriel is a healer too and she's a very sweet girl, about your age. If you or anyone else needs healing, don't be afraid to reach out. There are several other healers and doctors on board.
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I trust you to make that choice for yourself if the situation arises. He doesn't strike me as particularly smart or brave, but I didn't want you dealing with him without knowing. [He raises a hand to settle on Sizhui's shoulder again, patting it twice before letting it rest.
There's a slight pause as he considers warning Sizhui of one other on board, but his stomach twists uncomfortably as he considers it. His feelings about Aleksander are...complicated, to say the least. He knows about Aleksander's past, having heard both from those who hate him, and from Aleksander himself. He also knows that Aleksander's regret will change that past and that he acted in defense of his people who were being summarily slaughtered. (And then there is Alina.)
With an internal sigh, he leaves it for now. A conversation about the Darkling involves more consideration and nuance than is appropriate for a public conversation.
Which leads him to brighter topics.
He motions for Sizhui to follow him down the hall once again.]
There are also people here who you'll love. Good people, all bright and brilliant in their own ways. Miss Yennefer has been a friend of mine for some time now. She's strong and wise and a very good drinking partner of mine. [He grins.] And Doctor McCoy is one of the best men I've ever known. You can rely on him, and if you're ever in need of medical aid, he's a brilliant doctor. Sabriel is a healer too and she's a very sweet girl, about your age. If you or anyone else needs healing, don't be afraid to reach out. There are several other healers and doctors on board.