[...he was still so young, even for an abnormal being.
He shouldn't have to face this at all. But he couldn't think of the 'what-ifs'. Rin was facing this, the possibility of having to end his own brother's life. And what more could he do, than support his friend?
...
And support him he would.
The Lombax rises from his seat, crossing the gap between the two of them. And without a word, the old Lombax kneels down, carefully wrapping his arms around the smaller form, then pulling the boy forward into an embrace.]
action!
He shouldn't have to face this at all. But he couldn't think of the 'what-ifs'. Rin was facing this, the possibility of having to end his own brother's life. And what more could he do, than support his friend?
...
And support him he would.
The Lombax rises from his seat, crossing the gap between the two of them. And without a word, the old Lombax kneels down, carefully wrapping his arms around the smaller form, then pulling the boy forward into an embrace.]