Qeya River but oh, it kinda sets me free

want to fade it here? :0

The suggestion inspired a small amount of anxiety; how would he go about that, exactly? 'Hey, I'm a failure, please help!' (There were definitely better ways, but, this is Ali). Especially when the idea of promoting her was only just coming up— he had thought about it before, but never spoken it aloud.
Was she even ready to give the kind of help he needed? Levelheaded as she was, she was also young— but he didn't feel inclined to share this conflict with Aditya. It would need time, more thought, assuming he didn't avoid it entirely (he would).
At the male's question, Alarian shifted a little uncomfortably. Was this like, a counseling session now? Did he need that? Oh god, he needed that. But maybe— maybe not right now. He relaxed, mostly out of resignation, and answered with a somewhat apologetic smile. I think I've rambled at you enough for the day— I appreciate this, though. It— He swallowed hard. It helped. Getting it out.
He paused. Do you think you'd be up for a hunt, though?