[ He hears the movement, feels Bao shivering with a new growl next to him. ]
Shhh, shhh. Be nice.
[ Even if, as he's convinced himself, Xiao Xingchen is some sort of torturous illusion, he doesn't want him being attacked. The skeletal dog's head drops to his lap and he pets it there, keeping it still as he closes his eyes to concentrate on breathing. ]
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Shhh, shhh. Be nice.
[ Even if, as he's convinced himself, Xiao Xingchen is some sort of torturous illusion, he doesn't want him being attacked. The skeletal dog's head drops to his lap and he pets it there, keeping it still as he closes his eyes to concentrate on breathing. ]