[He keeps his arms around her, but when she pulls away slightly, he does as well, just to be able to see her face.
When she asks her question, though, he averts his eyes. It's not because of any guilt or distaste, but just out of habit--he didn't look people in the eyes much when he was a child, and he sometimes reverts to that when he's thinking about something.]
If we were in my world and this happened within the United States, I would have to take you in for questioning and try to find the group responsible. If I thought you were a danger to yourself or others, I would have to find a way to put you in a hospital or in custody respectively.
Neither of those conditions apply here. You're not... I'm not about to leave you alone because of this, okay? [He realizes he's not looking at her, then makes himself make eye contact, his face serious.] You need help. You went through something no one should ever have to, and that will have serious effects, some of which you've seen and some you haven't. Right now, I'm ready to try to help you recover as long as you're willing to let me.
I'm gonna crawl away and wibble for a while
When she asks her question, though, he averts his eyes. It's not because of any guilt or distaste, but just out of habit--he didn't look people in the eyes much when he was a child, and he sometimes reverts to that when he's thinking about something.]
If we were in my world and this happened within the United States, I would have to take you in for questioning and try to find the group responsible. If I thought you were a danger to yourself or others, I would have to find a way to put you in a hospital or in custody respectively.
Neither of those conditions apply here. You're not... I'm not about to leave you alone because of this, okay? [He realizes he's not looking at her, then makes himself make eye contact, his face serious.] You need help. You went through something no one should ever have to, and that will have serious effects, some of which you've seen and some you haven't. Right now, I'm ready to try to help you recover as long as you're willing to let me.