There was a side of Bailong that gave his silent company in his troubled times, that wrapped around his skin when he felt shy of skin contact, that cushioned his head while falling, a side that trusted his fighting ability, his instinct, respected his boundaries despite the curiosities and let him have the space.
Space. Bailong always let him have space. When they were in Kaizen, when they were trekking north or even while running from the black dragon. Even in the direness of their hiding with Aliferous natives, Bailong gave him space. Not tonight.
Sevir sat against the wall, far enough from his father and RuIng’s training. His heart ached every time he saw his father, adjust his brother’s posture or guide the healing light of his hands, or even smile at him. Every once in a while, he would look over and smile at him, too. It only made his heart ache more.