[Nill doesn't need to calm down, as far as he's concerned. She just needs to feel it, because it won't go away if she doesn't. So he stays where he is, and lets her pull him closer if she needs to, or push him away if she needs that. He hums something soothing in his head, partially for her benefit, and partially to keep himself from thinking. It's always his thoughts that fuck things up, and it's important not to fuck this up.]
[After a while he starts unconsciously humming it aloud, too. It doesn't sound as sweet as it would if his throat were fully healed, but it's a nice, low, somewhat staccato vibration with a bit of vocalization simply because she's always liked the noise before. ]
[When his knees start to feel a little sore, he shifts his hips so he's kneeling a bit to one side of that. And there's another side if that one starts to smart. And he'll make Gilbert bring him some kneepads if that's not enough. He's been expecting this for so long, that it's a relief to finally see it.]
[This time the kiss he plants on Nill when she's distracted is on the crown of her head. It's light, natural, and not waiting for a return. It's just a way to remind her that someone is there, and that her pain is acknowledged, and that she'll be cared for no matter what.]
[Whether the message gets through or not isn't important at the moment, it's only important that it's sent out into the universe. He promised Shika he would look after Nill. He owes it to them both. And anyway, he wants to. She's looked after him enough times now, it's good to be able to return the favor, even if it hurts.]
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[After a while he starts unconsciously humming it aloud, too. It doesn't sound as sweet as it would if his throat were fully healed, but it's a nice, low, somewhat staccato vibration with a bit of vocalization simply because she's always liked the noise before. ]
[When his knees start to feel a little sore, he shifts his hips so he's kneeling a bit to one side of that. And there's another side if that one starts to smart. And he'll make Gilbert bring him some kneepads if that's not enough. He's been expecting this for so long, that it's a relief to finally see it.]
[This time the kiss he plants on Nill when she's distracted is on the crown of her head. It's light, natural, and not waiting for a return. It's just a way to remind her that someone is there, and that her pain is acknowledged, and that she'll be cared for no matter what.]
[Whether the message gets through or not isn't important at the moment, it's only important that it's sent out into the universe. He promised Shika he would look after Nill. He owes it to them both. And anyway, he wants to. She's looked after him enough times now, it's good to be able to return the favor, even if it hurts.]