Broken Boulder the curse of delight singing-sunlight

already he regrets sharing -- alarian's not supposed to be sorry he's a wreck. he's cursed to be surrounded by love and support, it seems. care that makes him want to dig deep into the center of the earth, until his paws meet lava and he burns up into ash. then maybe he wouldn't be such a burden on everyone else all of the time.

"no," he says, shaking his head, "you asked for a fair exchange. you have no reason to be sorry." there's a firm edge to his voice previously lacking -- because he will not let alarian walk away from this moment thinking he's got anything to do with delight's situation. as for his question.. he shakes his head again, softer, trying to smile but giving up quickly. "i gotta get through it on my own, i think," delight says, looking at his feet. "i will, though." probably.