[...Fai has been cagey lately. He's withdrawn from him in small but substantial ways, disinclined to admit to what's bothering him. Normally, those are things Yael would leave well enough alone, but even after Fai has dragged himself up onto solid ground, Yael keeps a loose grip on his arm. Tightens his fingers just enough to remind him that he's here, seeking out Fai's gaze even if he isn't eager to return it.]
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I never said you were weak.