[ Her explanation at least does make more sense, though he doesn’t flinch from her touch after hearing that. He did touch her before and nothing bad happened after all, so he doesn’t really think anything will happen now.
Tension only creeps up when she starts tugging at his memories. It’s faint but he notices, memories of baby Blue nuzzling against him, showing concern when Owen looks curled up and cowering, acting as though he’s hurt or afraid. He’s straightening up soon after, holding his hands out to show her that he’s fine, smiling at her.
“I’m okay! See? It’s okay.”
He’s scratching Blue’s chin in return, and she tilts her head contentedly against the petting, eyes closed. It’s about then that Owen reaches for her wrist again, frowning. ]
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Tension only creeps up when she starts tugging at his memories. It’s faint but he notices, memories of baby Blue nuzzling against him, showing concern when Owen looks curled up and cowering, acting as though he’s hurt or afraid. He’s straightening up soon after, holding his hands out to show her that he’s fine, smiling at her.
“I’m okay! See? It’s okay.”
He’s scratching Blue’s chin in return, and she tilts her head contentedly against the petting, eyes closed. It’s about then that Owen reaches for her wrist again, frowning. ]
How are you doing that?
[ Or more importantly, why. ]