Blackfoot Forest ≡Shadow Dancing

he offered a kind smile and nodded his head. he hoped he either took it to heart or understood, in his grieving what collision meant. ash seemed like he was probably a good kid. a good kid that had been dealt a hard hand. he didn't understand why bad had to exist--but could good remain without it?

a philosophical question that was dismissed. collision didn't necessarily feel apt to accompany ash. it was likely that he wouldn't want the long-term commitment of real company, but the idea of him alone didn't bode well.

"i've been alone for a long-time too," if he didn't even try to open up why would he expect ash to do so? a bargaining attempt to try and ease the male, "i'm not trying to overstep my bounds, but i'll at least be in the general area awhile. if you need help..." collision gestured and shrugged his own shoulders. if he needed aid then collision would come at a call. clearly, he didn't have anything worthwhile going on and maybe this would give him some sense of purpose. likewise, whether the young one admitted it or not, it would give him a sense of calm knowing someone out there at least gave a bit of a damn.