[ As Piper settles, Verim waits, though perhaps that is too passive of a term. His mental touch isn't intrusive and it does nothing more than to help filter raw emotion and ease the transition. Her nausea hits him first and when it does, the feeling of Verim changes. That same protectiveness rouses itself - this time for real and not memory. ]
You should rest. [ Though he couches it as a suggestion, there is the distinct impression that he will herd Piper into resting if she doesn't make that choice voluntarily. Welcome to Warlord Prince Fussing 101. ] And eat.
[ He pauses. ]
You are living off residence with some of the other Strangers, yes? [ This might feel like a loaded question because it is. Then surprise follows and the sternness his psychic voice has taken softens. A little. ]
I am well. I am a Black Widow and the mind is the ground we tread. Are you feeling better now?
You're welcome! It was great fun. :)
You should rest. [ Though he couches it as a suggestion, there is the distinct impression that he will herd Piper into resting if she doesn't make that choice voluntarily. Welcome to Warlord Prince Fussing 101. ] And eat.
[ He pauses. ]
You are living off residence with some of the other Strangers, yes? [ This might feel like a loaded question because it is. Then surprise follows and the sternness his psychic voice has taken softens. A little. ]
I am well. I am a Black Widow and the mind is the ground we tread. Are you feeling better now?