( ah. well, that explains it. doesn't take him long to read in between the lines. neither of the possibilities are good: either he or someone he was close to died. and while lio could easily ask a more direct question and allow his truth detection take the reins, he... doesn't want to know.
berserker may not be his bonded. but he is a friend, and someone he can trust.
the silence chills him to the core, though the reciprocation of something affectionate gets him to stir. just enough so that he could clear his throat not let his breath be taken away by something painful. )
I'm sure they can. But they knew you'd come back, right? That's why they're happy to see you too.
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berserker may not be his bonded. but he is a friend, and someone he can trust.
the silence chills him to the core, though the reciprocation of something affectionate gets him to stir. just enough so that he could clear his throat not let his breath be taken away by something painful. )
I'm sure they can. But they knew you'd come back, right? That's why they're happy to see you too.
( and not just for the food. right? right. )