[It's strange, how Ren's hand like this doesn't provoke the same kind of defensive anger that he's being pitied like a hand on his back does. It feels nice, Ren's callouses and rougher hands strong against his own softer skin.
It takes a little effort, and it's not without a grimace of pain that he shifts again, turning just enough so as not to dislodge the other boy, but instead reach with his other hand to gently let it brush against the unruly curls atop his head.
No sooner has his hand reached for him that it stills, a serious frown curving his lips once again.]
I suggest keeping an eye on her from an appropriate distance, [he cautions.] You won't be doing her any favors by coddling her.
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It takes a little effort, and it's not without a grimace of pain that he shifts again, turning just enough so as not to dislodge the other boy, but instead reach with his other hand to gently let it brush against the unruly curls atop his head.
No sooner has his hand reached for him that it stills, a serious frown curving his lips once again.]
I suggest keeping an eye on her from an appropriate distance, [he cautions.] You won't be doing her any favors by coddling her.