[ That gets a grunt of agreement. Maine isn't a fan of all this secrecy. He'd prefer it if he was able to be open about who he is and where he's from. But this is the lot they've been given. ]
Necessary. Security issue.
[ He starts pulling off one of his gloves, explaining as he does so: ]
[ This time, his grimace is obvious. He holds out his bare hand and, for the first time, gives what could be called a command: ]
Keep contact brief.
[ He doesn't want to share feelings any longer than necessary.
If William touches Maine's skin, he'll feel a fair bit of irritation and discomfort mixed with resignation: this isn't something Maine enjoys doing, but he's doing it anyway. Beneath that, there are fainter traces of worry and concern. ]
no subject
Necessary. Security issue.
[ He starts pulling off one of his gloves, explaining as he does so: ]
Skin-to-skin contact activates glow. Also activates "empathy bond." We'll share emotions.
[ This time, his grimace is obvious. He holds out his bare hand and, for the first time, gives what could be called a command: ]
Keep contact brief.
[ He doesn't want to share feelings any longer than necessary.
If William touches Maine's skin, he'll feel a fair bit of irritation and discomfort mixed with resignation: this isn't something Maine enjoys doing, but he's doing it anyway. Beneath that, there are fainter traces of worry and concern. ]