( There's a world of differences between them. Everything from their homes and their sizes to their ages. It doesn't surprise Bruce that Miyano seems so blindsided by the seriousness of the request. He doubts such things have ever been offered to the acolyte before.
And to have it offered now, when he's already been shaken by the kindness of the man who led the charge that wiped out his home... It's a lot to process. So it doesn't worry Bruce to feel the grip on his cloak, to hear that hoarse whisper. He doesn't take it as an agreement.
Instead, he reaches up to curve his hand around Miyano's, holding it gently. )
You have time to think about it. You'll have plenty of options if you decide against it.
( Carefully, he adjusts his hold around the teen to gather him close, holding him against his chest. )
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And to have it offered now, when he's already been shaken by the kindness of the man who led the charge that wiped out his home... It's a lot to process. So it doesn't worry Bruce to feel the grip on his cloak, to hear that hoarse whisper. He doesn't take it as an agreement.
Instead, he reaches up to curve his hand around Miyano's, holding it gently. )
You have time to think about it. You'll have plenty of options if you decide against it.
( Carefully, he adjusts his hold around the teen to gather him close, holding him against his chest. )