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[socrowdedinhere]

 

*The three step out of the room and Darnell starts to follow Khal but after a moment, he just...slows to a stop and shifts to lean back on the wall, staring at the ceiling.*

Lopen: *has been right there with him the whole time, and he'll stop by Darnell, resting a hand on his shoulder*

Khal: *realizes they stopped and he stops too, returning* ...Are you all right, sir?

Darnell: I-I, ah...y-yes...yes, I'm sorry. *runs a hand down his face and pushes off the wall, intending to continue following, pushing his own reactions down, now's not the time*

Lopen: *notes the room across the hall is empty.* Give us a moment, will you Captain?

Khal: *nods* Of course.

Lopen: *will catch Darnell by the elbow and lead him into the room, closing the door* Let yourself react, Darnell. It’s been a lot, take a moment for yourself.

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[socrowdedinhere]

Kendra: *doesn’t speak, just studies his face, touches his cheek, softly brushing fingers down it a few times, before tucking against him.*

[dragondancer5150]

Darnell: *hugs her to him, mindful of her wounds* I'll take that as 'I'm all right, thank you.' *looks up at Wes and Talim* I found the papers for both of you in my raid of DuPrae's study last night. I'm sure neither of you has any wish to stay here even with the changes to be made, for the better. You're both welcome to come with me back to the capitol.

[socrowdedinhere]

Talim: *knows ge can’t be free, so...* You’d be my master? *hopeful*
Wes: *will wait for Darnell’s answer to Talim.*

[dragondancer5150]

Darnell: Either me or more likely another home, but one where I know you'd be safe and cared for. I travel too much to keep much of a household of my own. Raida being here is unusual for me for a case. But whatever happens, I'll make sure it's the best for you.

[socrowdedinhere]

Talim: ...*nodnod*
Wes: *nod* Thank you, Detective.

[dragondancer5150]

Darnell: *nods, then shifts a bit, voice a bit low* Wes . . . can I speak to you for a moment? In private? *doesn't sound like anything bad, Wes will have /no/ indication he's in trouble or anything, just…it's something important Darnell needs to talk to him about*