𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐲𝐫𝐚

[𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐲𝐫𝐚 @blxxdrush_]

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𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐬𝐞𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐭

[𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐲𝐫𝐚 @blxxdrush_]

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𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐤𝐬, 𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐚𝐥𝐥

[𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐲𝐫𝐚 @blxxdrush_]

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I'm so tired my face hurts.

Think I should sleep

[𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐲𝐫𝐚 @blxxdrush_]

' you didn't.. It's hard to explain really without sounding crazy I guess '

[Gabriel Soma @dvarkasengineer]

He tucks his hands into his pockets with a small nod.

"Still, I apologize. I didn't mean to spook you if I had,"

[𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐲𝐫𝐚 @blxxdrush_]

' it's fine.. No sweat.. Really '

[Gabriel Soma @dvarkasengineer]

Gabriel near instantly removes his hand with an apologetic expression, feeling as though he crossed a line he shouldn't have.

"Sorry,"

[𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐲𝐫𝐚 @blxxdrush_]

Tensing, looking back to Jake..

Close... Swallowing hard, staring..

[๋࣭ ⭑ꜱᴏʟɪᴛᴀʀʏ ꜱᴜʀᴠɪᴠᴀʟɪꜱᴛ ̗̀➛ @thequietcrow]

*snort: cheeks may have flushed just *slightly at the compliment, but the swivel in the statement was what drew out an amused noise. his body leans closer to renato, "what's stopping you?"

[𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐲𝐫𝐚 @blxxdrush_]

A flinch at the touch before nodding quickly tense under their hand

[Gabriel Soma @dvarkasengineer]

"Nothing of great importance," He gently rested a hand on Renato's shoulder as he moved to step past the other.

"Just, keep me in mind if you need anything,"

[𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐲𝐫𝐚 @blxxdrush_]

A smile

' youre so cute jake.. I could just ki.. Ahem I mean.. Yeah totally '

A chuckle before pulling back embarrassed

[๋࣭ ⭑ꜱᴏʟɪᴛᴀʀʏ ꜱᴜʀᴠɪᴠᴀʟɪꜱᴛ ̗̀➛ @thequietcrow]

closer contact made his feet slow to a halt during their trek towards renato's homebase. eyes search renato's to ensure his honesty ... with reluctant acceptance, he sighs. hand upon his cheek gets a slow tilt from the survivalist - like a dog leaning into the touch.
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[𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐲𝐫𝐚 @blxxdrush_]

Hes not worth it.

' I'm sorry you were probably heading to do something and I distracted you '

[Gabriel Soma @dvarkasengineer]

"Like I said, I wouldn't have offered if you weren't worth it,"

He says this with a light bit of amusement in his voice. The truth is, he worries about everybody.

[𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐲𝐫𝐚 @blxxdrush_]

I hope not...

[ᅠ #‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 𝕯𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝕯𝐖𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓ᅠׅ⎖ @PlZZAWHAT]

given everything that ever happens to me in this place —— all the broken bones... the internal and external bleeding... i *really don't think that you could. not with a hug、at least.

[𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐲𝐫𝐚 @blxxdrush_]

' I really appreciate it Gabriel but I'm sure you got other things to worry about then me '

[Gabriel Soma @dvarkasengineer]

"Only if you're sure you'll be all right,"

He still looks worried, but he nods his head in understanding nonetheless.

"If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask."

[𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐲𝐫𝐚 @blxxdrush_]

' Ill be fine.. I probably wont even sleep .. Ya know nerves and stuff '

A nervous chuckle

[Gabriel Soma @dvarkasengineer]

"I wouldn't have offered if I didn't think you were worth it,"

He speaks with soft reassurance in his voice, looking over the other survivor with a bit of worry in his expression.

"Besides, I'm well rested enough; you just came out of a trial."

[𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐲𝐫𝐚 @blxxdrush_]

Because.. I don't want to hurt you..

[ᅠ #‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 𝕯𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝕯𝐖𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓ᅠׅ⎖ @PlZZAWHAT]

why hold yourself back though﹖ i mean... i 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 the renato who worries about me so much、he ends up hugging me harder than he even realizes... i always thought that was endearing.

[𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐲𝐫𝐚 @blxxdrush_]

' I.. Appreciate you offering Gabe... Riel.. '

Clearing his throat looking away again.

' You are probably more tired then me.. You need your rest more then watching over someone like me. '

[Gabriel Soma @dvarkasengineer]

Another nod of his head in understanding, not wanting to push too much further.

"I understand, I would probably say the same. If you change your mind, feel free to come seek me out." He offered with a small, reassuring smile.

[𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐲𝐫𝐚 @blxxdrush_]

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Reminder my Renato is a bundle of nerves around people he doesn't talk to often. In fear he might annoy them or burden them with his mere presence.

[𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐲𝐫𝐚 @blxxdrush_]

His hands rose quickly at the offer, shaking his head quickly.

' no.. No that's alright. I don't need anyone loosing sleep over me. I.. Um was probably just going to head back to my hut.. Rest up there. Keep out of the way of others '

[Gabriel Soma @dvarkasengineer]

Nodding in agreement to the statement about trials all being tough recently.

"If you just finished up a trial, you probably have some time to rest before your next," A quiet, thoughtful hum before speaking again. "Do you want to try if I offer to watch out for you?"

[𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐲𝐫𝐚 @blxxdrush_]

Avoiding eye contact as he stood there.

' yeah when are they not.. Seems everyone is trying harder nowadays... I just want to get out and sleep but you know the entity.. Gotta make things difficult '

A nervous " heh " before clearing his throat.

[Gabriel Soma @dvarkasengineer]

The engineer looked over Renato before nodding his head, offering a reassuring smile. He was glad to see that the other survivor was doing fine.

"No damage here. Tough trial, huh?"

[𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐲𝐫𝐚 @blxxdrush_]

It took a moment to register they were both apologizing for not paying attention and gave a tired chuckle

' yeah.. Yeah I'm.. Alright. Trials being trials. Are you okay? Didnt hurt you did I? '

[Gabriel Soma @dvarkasengineer]

Bumping into Renato had caused Gabriel to flinch and take a step backwards on instinct, preemptively apologizing for not watching where he had been going either.

"Sorry! I'm fine. You look shaken, though. Are you all right?"

[𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐲𝐫𝐚 @blxxdrush_]

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⠀⠀⠀⠀ ꒷︶꒷꒥꒷ @dvarkasengineer

He was returning from a trial, still on edge when he came around a corner bumping right into someone and his arms went up before realizing who it was.

' shit.. Sorry man.. Are you okay? '