[Dylas isn't a coward by any means. No, he only cringes because he's making a choice to let Atsushi attack him. If he wanted to—he'd never want to—but he has lightning at the tip of his fingers if he needs it. Even on the ground, he's capable of attacking, but the thought doesn't cross his mind.
When the blow doesn't come and Atsushi's hand lets go of him, Dylas lowers his arm. There are still too many questions. Is Atsushi losing his mind somehow? He can relate, sadly, he remembers in his nightmares what it's like to be a monster without sapience.
And what do you do to monsters? The only way to lure monsters into a monster barn is to...]
Dammit. Don't move, okay? [That's probably a weird thing to say, but he takes the arm he'd used to protect his upper body and reaches out to pet Atsushi's face instead. Then, he realizes what a bad idea that is and lets his hand hang in front of him.] Take a deep breath. [But Dylas' voice is just a little shaky with concern or fear. Or both.]
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When the blow doesn't come and Atsushi's hand lets go of him, Dylas lowers his arm. There are still too many questions. Is Atsushi losing his mind somehow? He can relate, sadly, he remembers in his nightmares what it's like to be a monster without sapience.
And what do you do to monsters? The only way to lure monsters into a monster barn is to...]
Dammit. Don't move, okay? [That's probably a weird thing to say, but he takes the arm he'd used to protect his upper body and reaches out to pet Atsushi's face instead. Then, he realizes what a bad idea that is and lets his hand hang in front of him.] Take a deep breath. [But Dylas' voice is just a little shaky with concern or fear. Or both.]