[ although he's likewise entered into the more spacious area, viren keeps his distance. it's true that the open space, even if the air tastes stale, now feels less heavy. he's aware by now that approaching the young man, even with what's intended as a comforting gesture, may have him putting up those defensive barriers again. ]
[ because while he can't make out soren's expression, would study it if he could, his voice strikes him as much more vulnerable. for the moment, he's exposed something -- very raw. ]
... I don't know, either.
[ comes the honest reply, mindful of raising his voice again. viren's settled against a wall, focused on the silhouette of his son. ]
no subject
[ because while he can't make out soren's expression, would study it if he could, his voice strikes him as much more vulnerable. for the moment, he's exposed something -- very raw. ]
... I don't know, either.
[ comes the honest reply, mindful of raising his voice again. viren's settled against a wall, focused on the silhouette of his son. ]
Try. Where it makes sense to you.