[And that's exactly how Sheena takes his words: as a contradiction. She's ready to yell at him when she sees what he's been trying to hide from her in his gaze.
He's in pain, and the last thing he needs is for her to add to his suffering, but she doesn't know what she can do to alleviate it without telling him over and over that she forgives him. Then an idea occurs to her. She's a believer in actions speaking louder than words, so maybe if she shows him?]
Barnaby...
[She begins speaking as she moves to in front of him, giving the appearance that she's going to be even more direct with him. And in a way, she truly is, as without anything else being said, she wraps her arms about him to pull him into a hug. She's only done this with animals and children, and maybe a certain blond Chosen from Sylvarant, so it's a bit awkward on her part.
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He's in pain, and the last thing he needs is for her to add to his suffering, but she doesn't know what she can do to alleviate it without telling him over and over that she forgives him. Then an idea occurs to her. She's a believer in actions speaking louder than words, so maybe if she shows him?]
Barnaby...
[She begins speaking as she moves to in front of him, giving the appearance that she's going to be even more direct with him. And in a way, she truly is, as without anything else being said, she wraps her arms about him to pull him into a hug. She's only done this with animals and children, and maybe a certain blond Chosen from Sylvarant, so it's a bit awkward on her part.
But that doesn't make it any less sincere.]