[ Bariyan sighs, not out of exasperation, but something fast approaching sorrow.
He goes down on his knees, bringing himself level with Koltira again. ]
And I'm truly sorry that you feel that way.
[ Then he reaches out, gathering Koltira's hair to carefully brush out of his face, to tuck behind one long ear. The action is cautious, and Bariyan watches for Koltira's reaction. He hopes, gods, he is hoping that Koltira won't shove him away. ]
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He goes down on his knees, bringing himself level with Koltira again. ]
And I'm truly sorry that you feel that way.
[ Then he reaches out, gathering Koltira's hair to carefully brush out of his face, to tuck behind one long ear. The action is cautious, and Bariyan watches for Koltira's reaction. He hopes, gods, he is hoping that Koltira won't shove him away. ]