[Although Devin had seriously considered fleeing the continent after hearing X repeat his own words and screams, he knew he could not. Factors beyond their control have led them to this situation, and the burden of Devin's life on X's shoulders is more than the reader should have to bear. The vampire is the only one, ultimately, that can untangle his own life for X.
That decision made, he then had to figure out how to help. Devin has so little experience in how to provide comfort - how to be a friend, and a pillar to lean on. He's expertise is in pushing people away. It took time for him to calm down, and then to settle upon what he thinks is most likely to order the chaotic violence of his life.
Quietly, Devin makes his way to the Dreaming Bridge and X's room. He has a sheaf of paper bound with cord in one hand as when he arrives. He's not expecting to encounter a guard. Pausing, Devin gives Zephyr a look that is as sharp as it is haggard, and speaks loud enough to be heard through the door.]
action; some time after Valdis has seen X
That decision made, he then had to figure out how to help. Devin has so little experience in how to provide comfort - how to be a friend, and a pillar to lean on. He's expertise is in pushing people away. It took time for him to calm down, and then to settle upon what he thinks is most likely to order the chaotic violence of his life.
Quietly, Devin makes his way to the Dreaming Bridge and X's room. He has a sheaf of paper bound with cord in one hand as when he arrives. He's not expecting to encounter a guard. Pausing, Devin gives Zephyr a look that is as sharp as it is haggard, and speaks loud enough to be heard through the door.]
X. May I come in?