[Which is, of course, the exact opposite of how Ioder sees it. His friend is hurting - has been hurting for who knows how long - and even if he can't make it all go away he at least wants to do something.
Even if that something is as simple as physically being near him.]
I will... be there shortly.
[He hangs up, putting on a jacket with trembling hands, barely taking enough time to compose himself before leaving the house. The tears have stopped for now, but his face is still red and he continues to sniffle as he walks.
His feet move quickly - not quite running but walking faster than he normally would. Thankfully, even with the lack of times he's been to where Dhaos lives, he doesn't get lost, and soon enough he's at the door knocking.
As soon as Dhaos opens the door for him, he'll find the tiny emperor flung at him in a hug, face buried in his chest and arms around him tight.]
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Even if that something is as simple as physically being near him.]
I will... be there shortly.
[He hangs up, putting on a jacket with trembling hands, barely taking enough time to compose himself before leaving the house. The tears have stopped for now, but his face is still red and he continues to sniffle as he walks.
His feet move quickly - not quite running but walking faster than he normally would. Thankfully, even with the lack of times he's been to where Dhaos lives, he doesn't get lost, and soon enough he's at the door knocking.
As soon as Dhaos opens the door for him, he'll find the tiny emperor flung at him in a hug, face buried in his chest and arms around him tight.]