[As Jade suddenly leans over to dry-heave over the cobbles, Liem’s cautious concern turns to a pursed look, like he’s trying to suppress a grimace. Though the experience of retching in front of strangers is fortunately now well behind him, he still hasn’t forgotten how uniquely unpleasant it was.]
I’m sorry, [he says, sounding genuinely apologetic. He hadn’t even remembered to warn her beforehand…] It should pass momentarily.
[In the meantime, Liem waves awkwardly at the people who now have to divert from this cornerstone to use another one instead, and fishes his sunglasses out of a pocket, hiding his eyes behind dark, round lenses. Though most here are familiar with the look of his strange eyes, he still prefers to use sunglasses when he’s out in the sun, even when he’s already making use of his protective shadow.]
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I’m sorry, [he says, sounding genuinely apologetic. He hadn’t even remembered to warn her beforehand…] It should pass momentarily.
[In the meantime, Liem waves awkwardly at the people who now have to divert from this cornerstone to use another one instead, and fishes his sunglasses out of a pocket, hiding his eyes behind dark, round lenses. Though most here are familiar with the look of his strange eyes, he still prefers to use sunglasses when he’s out in the sun, even when he’s already making use of his protective shadow.]