[ What a turn of events, and Dokja is left reeling as he's pulled forward, his face suddenly tucked against Eustace's clavicle. For a second, he's stunned, his eyes wide as he stares at nothing in particular, whole body tense. It's not like this is new for them either, but it still manages to feel like the first time, his heart rapidly beating in his chest.
... It's not discomfort that spills out of him, though. This close, Dokja can feel Eustace's own heartbeat, and that alone eventually relaxes him as he practically sinks against the other man. ]
What the hell...
[ At odds with his words, their Exalt connection twines ever closer, and it's pure happiness and relief on Dokja's end. There's a small lift of his lips that he's quick to hide as he turns his face inward, one arm coming to rest around Eustace to hold him close in return. It's not lost on Dokja how right this feels, how content he is. There's a giddiness welling up inside of him that's difficult to ignore, but most of all, he feels completely safe. Maybe that's why his eyes are quick to slip closed as exhaustion finally sets in, and maybe that's why his mind shuts off with the knowledge that he can let his guard down here. Dokja won't say it in words, but the feeling that he gives off is clearly felt.
my screaming is still heard in the distance
... It's not discomfort that spills out of him, though. This close, Dokja can feel Eustace's own heartbeat, and that alone eventually relaxes him as he practically sinks against the other man. ]
What the hell...
[ At odds with his words, their Exalt connection twines ever closer, and it's pure happiness and relief on Dokja's end. There's a small lift of his lips that he's quick to hide as he turns his face inward, one arm coming to rest around Eustace to hold him close in return. It's not lost on Dokja how right this feels, how content he is. There's a giddiness welling up inside of him that's difficult to ignore, but most of all, he feels completely safe. Maybe that's why his eyes are quick to slip closed as exhaustion finally sets in, and maybe that's why his mind shuts off with the knowledge that he can let his guard down here. Dokja won't say it in words, but the feeling that he gives off is clearly felt.
He's so glad that Eustace is back. ]