[ It should have been a simple matter, fending off a predator. Under normal conditions, Subaru imagines that his presence alone would have fended off anything with keen senses and survival instincts. As it stands, however, he'd dug his way out of the earth to find himself weakened in too many ways.
The extent goes beyond what Subaru had gauged previously, something he only realizes after he's intervened. It's fortunate, then, that he is at his most intimidating when provoked. For his own sake, such a thing might never prove the case. When protecting another, however, Subaru had all the motivation he required.
Yet his drive exceeded his present ability. He was only lucky the attacker was an opportunist and not desperate.
Subaru flexes gloved fingers as he considers how different the feeling of impact had been from what he anticipated. The thought is immediately chased off by pain as he winces, biting back a strained noise. Only when he has smoothed out his expression does he turn to face Hiiro properly. ]
I will be fine.
[ Under normal conditions, this would be true. As it stands, he recognizes that he's injured himself, but he hopes present company hadn't noticed. He'd sooner not burden someone he'd meant to help. ]
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The extent goes beyond what Subaru had gauged previously, something he only realizes after he's intervened. It's fortunate, then, that he is at his most intimidating when provoked. For his own sake, such a thing might never prove the case. When protecting another, however, Subaru had all the motivation he required.
Yet his drive exceeded his present ability. He was only lucky the attacker was an opportunist and not desperate.
Subaru flexes gloved fingers as he considers how different the feeling of impact had been from what he anticipated. The thought is immediately chased off by pain as he winces, biting back a strained noise. Only when he has smoothed out his expression does he turn to face Hiiro properly. ]
I will be fine.
[ Under normal conditions, this would be true. As it stands, he recognizes that he's injured himself, but he hopes present company hadn't noticed. He'd sooner not burden someone he'd meant to help. ]