Kaladin Stormblessed's Dress Code Violations

he was already violating the dress code when we first met him; this was inevitable (Kaladin Stormblessed in-character shitpost blog)

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

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[horsolin-kholin]

Adolin? Can I talk to you about something?

I just remembered something that happened to me. It isn't a happy topic.

@kaladinsuniformviolationslog

Of course.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

It was when I was still a slave. One of my owners--she pretended to be so nice, to keep her hands so clean--somehow found out I had been a surgeon's apprentice.

[horsolin-kholin]

*slow nod, not liking where this is going*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

somewhat graphic description of injury under cut

She told me not to have ideas above my station and had her brute of a house guard break my fingers. Some of them multiple times.

[horsolin-kholin]

*slowly takes his hand, wrapping one arm around his shoulders* I'm sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

If I wasn't a Radiant, she might have gotten what she wanted.

[horsolin-kholin]

*protective hug*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Sometimes I just can't get around the question of why people are cruel.

[horsolin-kholin]

*softly* I wish I knew. I'm so sorry, Kal.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Thank you for listening. I don't... want to keep this from my father. But I wasn't really ready to tell him. Being around you makes it easier to think. Does that make sense?

[horsolin-kholin]

Yeah. *kisses his head* I know what you mean.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

He finally relaxes a little.

[horsolin-kholin]

Who... who was it?

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Brightness Lenel Vesham.

[horsolin-kholin]

*goes rigid, angerspren boiling around him*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin?

[horsolin-kholin]

*hugs him protectively*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin, what's wrong?

[horsolin-kholin]

I'm so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I lived. I'm going to get better.

[horsolin-kholin]

I courted that woman.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin?

[horsolin-kholin]

I courted Lenel.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Oh.

He doesn't know what to think.

[horsolin-kholin]

I'm so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

She... liked to keep her hands clean, pretend she was distanced from the violence. I don't think she would have let anyone other than the people who couldn't fight back see just how ugly her soul was.

[horsolin-kholin]

Stormfather, I- if I ever catch her again-

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

The petty part of me wants the world to know exactly what she did, but until it matters because it happened to a person and not just because it happened to Kaladin Stormblessed... there isn't much point.

[horsolin-kholin]

Jasnah’s abolished slavery, at least.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I'm glad she has.

I'm concerned that it might take the way people think about slavery time to catch up to the law.

[horsolin-kholin]

One… one step at a time, I suppose. Storms, I wish I could make this better.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

You're compassionate. That's a good first step.

[horsolin-kholin]

*pulls him close in response*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Kaladin leans against him.

[horsolin-kholin]

*softly* I love you. I’m so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I love you. Thank you for reminding me that wasn't normal.

[horsolin-kholin]

*just holds him tightly*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Thank you.

[horsolin-kholin]

*breathing very deliberately*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin?

[horsolin-kholin]

She was one of the better women I’ve courted. I can’t believe she’d- Stormfather.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

People like her are good at covering their atrocities.

[horsolin-kholin]

*more angerspren* Bastards.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

He just leans against Adolin.

[horsolin-kholin]

*holding him protectively* I just… I’m so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Thank you.

[horsolin-kholin]

Adolin? Can I talk to you about something?

I just remembered something that happened to me. It isn't a happy topic.

@kaladinsuniformviolationslog

Of course.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

It was when I was still a slave. One of my owners--she pretended to be so nice, to keep her hands so clean--somehow found out I had been a surgeon's apprentice.

[horsolin-kholin]

*slow nod, not liking where this is going*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

somewhat graphic description of injury under cut

She told me not to have ideas above my station and had her brute of a house guard break my fingers. Some of them multiple times.

[horsolin-kholin]

*slowly takes his hand, wrapping one arm around his shoulders* I'm sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

If I wasn't a Radiant, she might have gotten what she wanted.

[horsolin-kholin]

*protective hug*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Sometimes I just can't get around the question of why people are cruel.

[horsolin-kholin]

*softly* I wish I knew. I'm so sorry, Kal.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Thank you for listening. I don't... want to keep this from my father. But I wasn't really ready to tell him. Being around you makes it easier to think. Does that make sense?

[horsolin-kholin]

Yeah. *kisses his head* I know what you mean.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

He finally relaxes a little.

[horsolin-kholin]

Who... who was it?

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Brightness Lenel Vesham.

[horsolin-kholin]

*goes rigid, angerspren boiling around him*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin?

[horsolin-kholin]

*hugs him protectively*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin, what's wrong?

[horsolin-kholin]

I'm so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I lived. I'm going to get better.

[horsolin-kholin]

I courted that woman.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin?

[horsolin-kholin]

I courted Lenel.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Oh.

He doesn't know what to think.

[horsolin-kholin]

I'm so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

She... liked to keep her hands clean, pretend she was distanced from the violence. I don't think she would have let anyone other than the people who couldn't fight back see just how ugly her soul was.

[horsolin-kholin]

Stormfather, I- if I ever catch her again-

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

The petty part of me wants the world to know exactly what she did, but until it matters because it happened to a person and not just because it happened to Kaladin Stormblessed... there isn't much point.

[horsolin-kholin]

Jasnah’s abolished slavery, at least.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I'm glad she has.

I'm concerned that it might take the way people think about slavery time to catch up to the law.

[horsolin-kholin]

One… one step at a time, I suppose. Storms, I wish I could make this better.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

You're compassionate. That's a good first step.

[horsolin-kholin]

*pulls him close in response*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Kaladin leans against him.

[horsolin-kholin]

*softly* I love you. I’m so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I love you. Thank you for reminding me that wasn't normal.

[horsolin-kholin]

*just holds him tightly*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Thank you.

[horsolin-kholin]

*breathing very deliberately*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin?

[horsolin-kholin]

She was one of the better women I’ve courted. I can’t believe she’d- Stormfather.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

People like her are good at covering their atrocities.

[horsolin-kholin]

*more angerspren* Bastards.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

He just leans against Adolin.

[story-cryptic]

*Gavinor thrashes in his sleep, caught in a nightmare. Suddenly he jerks awake, falling out of bed and landing on the floor with a cry of pain.*

@alethkars-true-king

*she flits in under the door from where she was standing guard*

Gav! Gav, are you alright?

[story-cryptic]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm! Hold tight, Gav. I love you! *she disappears under the door and speeds through the tower until she finds @kaladinsuniformviolationslog*

Kaladin! My Radiant needs assistance!

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I'm coming. What happened?

[story-cryptic]

*zips along the wall to guide him*

He injured his hand, but he is so, so afraid of hurting people that he refuses to seek help! So I suggested to get you, because he could not do much to you even at his worst, and then we could get a healer and he could be reassured about their safety! He ordered me not to, but I came anyway! You protect!

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

You want him to be safe. I understand.

[story-cryptic]

I want him to be taken care of, and I cannot do anything. Being in this Realm can have... challenges.

Gav has established a pattern of hurting people he cares for, and drawn the conclusion that he will do so again, so he is determined to isolate himself. Your presence may reassure him that you would stop him were he to accidentally attack someone again.

Mmmmmm, even though Renarin was only hurt for a moment and is not angry with him at all...

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Right. I hope I can help.

[story-cryptic]

Thank you, Windrunner Herald! *she speeds up a little, trusting him to easily keep up with her, until she reaches the chambers of @alethkars-true-king*

Gav! We are coming in!

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Kaladin knocks on the door.

[alethkars-true-king]

Go away.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I heard you were injured.

[alethkars-true-king]

I'm fine. Den's just getting upset over nothing.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

May I see?

[alethkars-true-king]

*His eyes are still red from crying. He tucks his injured hand behind his back.* No. Go away.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

May I keep you company, at least? There's certain times of night when I don't like being alone, either.

[alethkars-true-king]

No. Get out. I'll hurt you. I'm not safe.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I think you don't want to hurt me, or you wouldn't be fighting so hard. You may not trust yourself right now, but I trust you.

[alethkars-true-king]

.....You're a storming idiot then. *Sits down, pointedly looking away from Kaladin, but leaving the door open. He's shielding his broken finger from view with his other hand.*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Kaladin sits across from him.

[alethkars-true-king]

*Shifts uncomfortably, accidentally moving his hand. He whimpers with pain, his eyes watering.*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

If you do need help, I have a medical kit and painkillers.

[alethkars-true-king]

I don't need help. It's fine.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I don't like seeing people in pain. It's hard not to feel it like they do, particularly when I've experienced it for myself.

[alethkars-true-king]

I'm not in pain. And you wouldn't have to see it if you weren't here.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Knowing it is just as bad.

[alethkars-true-king]

Well, it doesn't hurt so you can stop feeling bad. Don't you have Windrunner stuff to do anyway?

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I'm retired.

[alethkars-true-king]

Then you should go check on your father. He came by here the other day asking to borrow Oathbringer so he could cut his own storming arm off or something.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I've already had a shockingly similiar conversation with him.

[alethkars-true-king]

Then you know he's mad! Why isn't he with the ardents? *Gav accidentally smacks his finger and the pain makes him cry out, hunching over and whimpering.*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Please let me see your hand.

[alethkars-true-king]

*Shakes his head, holding his hand closer to his chest. His eyes are squeezed shut with pain.* Don't... wanna....

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I know you don't. I know this is hard, and frightening. I want to help.

[alethkars-true-king]

.............be mad at me.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

You deserve kindness, not anger.

[alethkars-true-king]

*doubtful, wary look* Swear you won't be mad 'r you don' get to see.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I swear I won't be mad, and Sylphrena will hold me to it.

[alethkars-true-king]

*looks at Kaladin doubtfully and then hesitantly uncovers his hand*

Content warning: very graphic description of finger injury

*Gav's pinky finger is broken near the middle and it bends at an sickening-looking angle across the other fingers. The skin near the base of the finger is ripped and the joint is dislocated, almost as if it had been broken in the other direction and someone had crudely tried to put it back in place themselves...*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I can take care of this. It's going to be all right.

[horsolin-kholin]

Adolin? Can I talk to you about something?

I just remembered something that happened to me. It isn't a happy topic.

@kaladinsuniformviolationslog

Of course.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

It was when I was still a slave. One of my owners--she pretended to be so nice, to keep her hands so clean--somehow found out I had been a surgeon's apprentice.

[horsolin-kholin]

*slow nod, not liking where this is going*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

somewhat graphic description of injury under cut

She told me not to have ideas above my station and had her brute of a house guard break my fingers. Some of them multiple times.

[horsolin-kholin]

*slowly takes his hand, wrapping one arm around his shoulders* I'm sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

If I wasn't a Radiant, she might have gotten what she wanted.

[horsolin-kholin]

*protective hug*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Sometimes I just can't get around the question of why people are cruel.

[horsolin-kholin]

*softly* I wish I knew. I'm so sorry, Kal.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Thank you for listening. I don't... want to keep this from my father. But I wasn't really ready to tell him. Being around you makes it easier to think. Does that make sense?

[horsolin-kholin]

Yeah. *kisses his head* I know what you mean.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

He finally relaxes a little.

[horsolin-kholin]

Who... who was it?

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Brightness Lenel Vesham.

[horsolin-kholin]

*goes rigid, angerspren boiling around him*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin?

[horsolin-kholin]

*hugs him protectively*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin, what's wrong?

[horsolin-kholin]

I'm so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I lived. I'm going to get better.

[horsolin-kholin]

I courted that woman.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin?

[horsolin-kholin]

I courted Lenel.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Oh.

He doesn't know what to think.

[horsolin-kholin]

I'm so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

She... liked to keep her hands clean, pretend she was distanced from the violence. I don't think she would have let anyone other than the people who couldn't fight back see just how ugly her soul was.

[horsolin-kholin]

Stormfather, I- if I ever catch her again-

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

The petty part of me wants the world to know exactly what she did, but until it matters because it happened to a person and not just because it happened to Kaladin Stormblessed... there isn't much point.

[horsolin-kholin]

Jasnah’s abolished slavery, at least.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I'm glad she has.

I'm concerned that it might take the way people think about slavery time to catch up to the law.

[horsolin-kholin]

One… one step at a time, I suppose. Storms, I wish I could make this better.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

You're compassionate. That's a good first step.

[horsolin-kholin]

*pulls him close in response*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Kaladin leans against him.

[horsolin-kholin]

*softly* I love you. I’m so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I love you. Thank you for reminding me that wasn't normal.

[horsolin-kholin]

*just holds him tightly*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Thank you.

[horsolin-kholin]

*breathing very deliberately*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin?

[horsolin-kholin]

She was one of the better women I’ve courted. I can’t believe she’d- Stormfather.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

People like her are good at covering their atrocities.

[horsolin-kholin]

Adolin? Can I talk to you about something?

I just remembered something that happened to me. It isn't a happy topic.

@kaladinsuniformviolationslog

Of course.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

It was when I was still a slave. One of my owners--she pretended to be so nice, to keep her hands so clean--somehow found out I had been a surgeon's apprentice.

[horsolin-kholin]

*slow nod, not liking where this is going*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

somewhat graphic description of injury under cut

She told me not to have ideas above my station and had her brute of a house guard break my fingers. Some of them multiple times.

[horsolin-kholin]

*slowly takes his hand, wrapping one arm around his shoulders* I'm sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

If I wasn't a Radiant, she might have gotten what she wanted.

[horsolin-kholin]

*protective hug*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Sometimes I just can't get around the question of why people are cruel.

[horsolin-kholin]

*softly* I wish I knew. I'm so sorry, Kal.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Thank you for listening. I don't... want to keep this from my father. But I wasn't really ready to tell him. Being around you makes it easier to think. Does that make sense?

[horsolin-kholin]

Yeah. *kisses his head* I know what you mean.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

He finally relaxes a little.

[horsolin-kholin]

Who... who was it?

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Brightness Lenel Vesham.

[horsolin-kholin]

*goes rigid, angerspren boiling around him*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin?

[horsolin-kholin]

*hugs him protectively*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin, what's wrong?

[horsolin-kholin]

I'm so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I lived. I'm going to get better.

[horsolin-kholin]

I courted that woman.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin?

[horsolin-kholin]

I courted Lenel.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Oh.

He doesn't know what to think.

[horsolin-kholin]

I'm so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

She... liked to keep her hands clean, pretend she was distanced from the violence. I don't think she would have let anyone other than the people who couldn't fight back see just how ugly her soul was.

[horsolin-kholin]

Stormfather, I- if I ever catch her again-

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

The petty part of me wants the world to know exactly what she did, but until it matters because it happened to a person and not just because it happened to Kaladin Stormblessed... there isn't much point.

[horsolin-kholin]

Jasnah’s abolished slavery, at least.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I'm glad she has.

I'm concerned that it might take the way people think about slavery time to catch up to the law.

[horsolin-kholin]

One… one step at a time, I suppose. Storms, I wish I could make this better.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

You're compassionate. That's a good first step.

[horsolin-kholin]

*pulls him close in response*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Kaladin leans against him.

[horsolin-kholin]

*softly* I love you. I’m so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I love you. Thank you for reminding me that wasn't normal.

[horsolin-kholin]

*just holds him tightly*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Thank you.

[horsolin-kholin]

*breathing very deliberately*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin?

[story-cryptic]

*Gavinor thrashes in his sleep, caught in a nightmare. Suddenly he jerks awake, falling out of bed and landing on the floor with a cry of pain.*

@alethkars-true-king

*she flits in under the door from where she was standing guard*

Gav! Gav, are you alright?

[story-cryptic]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm! Hold tight, Gav. I love you! *she disappears under the door and speeds through the tower until she finds @kaladinsuniformviolationslog*

Kaladin! My Radiant needs assistance!

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I'm coming. What happened?

[story-cryptic]

*zips along the wall to guide him*

He injured his hand, but he is so, so afraid of hurting people that he refuses to seek help! So I suggested to get you, because he could not do much to you even at his worst, and then we could get a healer and he could be reassured about their safety! He ordered me not to, but I came anyway! You protect!

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

You want him to be safe. I understand.

[story-cryptic]

I want him to be taken care of, and I cannot do anything. Being in this Realm can have... challenges.

Gav has established a pattern of hurting people he cares for, and drawn the conclusion that he will do so again, so he is determined to isolate himself. Your presence may reassure him that you would stop him were he to accidentally attack someone again.

Mmmmmm, even though Renarin was only hurt for a moment and is not angry with him at all...

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Right. I hope I can help.

[story-cryptic]

Thank you, Windrunner Herald! *she speeds up a little, trusting him to easily keep up with her, until she reaches the chambers of @alethkars-true-king*

Gav! We are coming in!

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Kaladin knocks on the door.

[alethkars-true-king]

Go away.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I heard you were injured.

[alethkars-true-king]

I'm fine. Den's just getting upset over nothing.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

May I see?

[alethkars-true-king]

*His eyes are still red from crying. He tucks his injured hand behind his back.* No. Go away.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

May I keep you company, at least? There's certain times of night when I don't like being alone, either.

[alethkars-true-king]

No. Get out. I'll hurt you. I'm not safe.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I think you don't want to hurt me, or you wouldn't be fighting so hard. You may not trust yourself right now, but I trust you.

[alethkars-true-king]

.....You're a storming idiot then. *Sits down, pointedly looking away from Kaladin, but leaving the door open. He's shielding his broken finger from view with his other hand.*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Kaladin sits across from him.

[alethkars-true-king]

*Shifts uncomfortably, accidentally moving his hand. He whimpers with pain, his eyes watering.*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

If you do need help, I have a medical kit and painkillers.

[alethkars-true-king]

I don't need help. It's fine.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I don't like seeing people in pain. It's hard not to feel it like they do, particularly when I've experienced it for myself.

[alethkars-true-king]

I'm not in pain. And you wouldn't have to see it if you weren't here.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Knowing it is just as bad.

[alethkars-true-king]

Well, it doesn't hurt so you can stop feeling bad. Don't you have Windrunner stuff to do anyway?

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I'm retired.

[alethkars-true-king]

Then you should go check on your father. He came by here the other day asking to borrow Oathbringer so he could cut his own storming arm off or something.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I've already had a shockingly similiar conversation with him.

[alethkars-true-king]

Then you know he's mad! Why isn't he with the ardents? *Gav accidentally smacks his finger and the pain makes him cry out, hunching over and whimpering.*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Please let me see your hand.

[alethkars-true-king]

*Shakes his head, holding his hand closer to his chest. His eyes are squeezed shut with pain.* Don't... wanna....

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I know you don't. I know this is hard, and frightening. I want to help.

[alethkars-true-king]

.............be mad at me.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

You deserve kindness, not anger.

[alethkars-true-king]

*doubtful, wary look* Swear you won't be mad 'r you don' get to see.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I swear I won't be mad, and Sylphrena will hold me to it.

[horsolin-kholin]

Adolin? Can I talk to you about something?

I just remembered something that happened to me. It isn't a happy topic.

@kaladinsuniformviolationslog

Of course.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

It was when I was still a slave. One of my owners--she pretended to be so nice, to keep her hands so clean--somehow found out I had been a surgeon's apprentice.

[horsolin-kholin]

*slow nod, not liking where this is going*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

somewhat graphic description of injury under cut

She told me not to have ideas above my station and had her brute of a house guard break my fingers. Some of them multiple times.

[horsolin-kholin]

*slowly takes his hand, wrapping one arm around his shoulders* I'm sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

If I wasn't a Radiant, she might have gotten what she wanted.

[horsolin-kholin]

*protective hug*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Sometimes I just can't get around the question of why people are cruel.

[horsolin-kholin]

*softly* I wish I knew. I'm so sorry, Kal.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Thank you for listening. I don't... want to keep this from my father. But I wasn't really ready to tell him. Being around you makes it easier to think. Does that make sense?

[horsolin-kholin]

Yeah. *kisses his head* I know what you mean.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

He finally relaxes a little.

[horsolin-kholin]

Who... who was it?

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Brightness Lenel Vesham.

[horsolin-kholin]

*goes rigid, angerspren boiling around him*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin?

[horsolin-kholin]

*hugs him protectively*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin, what's wrong?

[horsolin-kholin]

I'm so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I lived. I'm going to get better.

[horsolin-kholin]

I courted that woman.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin?

[horsolin-kholin]

I courted Lenel.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Oh.

He doesn't know what to think.

[horsolin-kholin]

I'm so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

She... liked to keep her hands clean, pretend she was distanced from the violence. I don't think she would have let anyone other than the people who couldn't fight back see just how ugly her soul was.

[horsolin-kholin]

Stormfather, I- if I ever catch her again-

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

The petty part of me wants the world to know exactly what she did, but until it matters because it happened to a person and not just because it happened to Kaladin Stormblessed... there isn't much point.

[horsolin-kholin]

Jasnah’s abolished slavery, at least.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I'm glad she has.

I'm concerned that it might take the way people think about slavery time to catch up to the law.

[horsolin-kholin]

One… one step at a time, I suppose. Storms, I wish I could make this better.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

You're compassionate. That's a good first step.

[horsolin-kholin]

*pulls him close in response*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Kaladin leans against him.

[horsolin-kholin]

*softly* I love you. I’m so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I love you. Thank you for reminding me that wasn't normal.

[horsolin-kholin]

*just holds him tightly*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Thank you.

[horsolin-kholin]

Adolin? Can I talk to you about something?

I just remembered something that happened to me. It isn't a happy topic.

@kaladinsuniformviolationslog

Of course.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

It was when I was still a slave. One of my owners--she pretended to be so nice, to keep her hands so clean--somehow found out I had been a surgeon's apprentice.

[horsolin-kholin]

*slow nod, not liking where this is going*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

somewhat graphic description of injury under cut

She told me not to have ideas above my station and had her brute of a house guard break my fingers. Some of them multiple times.

[horsolin-kholin]

*slowly takes his hand, wrapping one arm around his shoulders* I'm sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

If I wasn't a Radiant, she might have gotten what she wanted.

[horsolin-kholin]

*protective hug*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Sometimes I just can't get around the question of why people are cruel.

[horsolin-kholin]

*softly* I wish I knew. I'm so sorry, Kal.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Thank you for listening. I don't... want to keep this from my father. But I wasn't really ready to tell him. Being around you makes it easier to think. Does that make sense?

[horsolin-kholin]

Yeah. *kisses his head* I know what you mean.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

He finally relaxes a little.

[horsolin-kholin]

Who... who was it?

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Brightness Lenel Vesham.

[horsolin-kholin]

*goes rigid, angerspren boiling around him*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin?

[horsolin-kholin]

*hugs him protectively*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin, what's wrong?

[horsolin-kholin]

I'm so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I lived. I'm going to get better.

[horsolin-kholin]

I courted that woman.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin?

[horsolin-kholin]

I courted Lenel.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Oh.

He doesn't know what to think.

[horsolin-kholin]

I'm so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

She... liked to keep her hands clean, pretend she was distanced from the violence. I don't think she would have let anyone other than the people who couldn't fight back see just how ugly her soul was.

[horsolin-kholin]

Stormfather, I- if I ever catch her again-

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

The petty part of me wants the world to know exactly what she did, but until it matters because it happened to a person and not just because it happened to Kaladin Stormblessed... there isn't much point.

[horsolin-kholin]

Jasnah’s abolished slavery, at least.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I'm glad she has.

I'm concerned that it might take the way people think about slavery time to catch up to the law.

[horsolin-kholin]

One… one step at a time, I suppose. Storms, I wish I could make this better.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

You're compassionate. That's a good first step.

[horsolin-kholin]

*pulls him close in response*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Kaladin leans against him.

[horsolin-kholin]

*softly* I love you. I’m so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I love you. Thank you for reminding me that wasn't normal.

[story-cryptic]

*Gavinor thrashes in his sleep, caught in a nightmare. Suddenly he jerks awake, falling out of bed and landing on the floor with a cry of pain.*

@alethkars-true-king

*she flits in under the door from where she was standing guard*

Gav! Gav, are you alright?

[story-cryptic]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm! Hold tight, Gav. I love you! *she disappears under the door and speeds through the tower until she finds @kaladinsuniformviolationslog*

Kaladin! My Radiant needs assistance!

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I'm coming. What happened?

[story-cryptic]

*zips along the wall to guide him*

He injured his hand, but he is so, so afraid of hurting people that he refuses to seek help! So I suggested to get you, because he could not do much to you even at his worst, and then we could get a healer and he could be reassured about their safety! He ordered me not to, but I came anyway! You protect!

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

You want him to be safe. I understand.

[story-cryptic]

I want him to be taken care of, and I cannot do anything. Being in this Realm can have... challenges.

Gav has established a pattern of hurting people he cares for, and drawn the conclusion that he will do so again, so he is determined to isolate himself. Your presence may reassure him that you would stop him were he to accidentally attack someone again.

Mmmmmm, even though Renarin was only hurt for a moment and is not angry with him at all...

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Right. I hope I can help.

[story-cryptic]

Thank you, Windrunner Herald! *she speeds up a little, trusting him to easily keep up with her, until she reaches the chambers of @alethkars-true-king*

Gav! We are coming in!

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Kaladin knocks on the door.

[alethkars-true-king]

Go away.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I heard you were injured.

[alethkars-true-king]

I'm fine. Den's just getting upset over nothing.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

May I see?

[alethkars-true-king]

*His eyes are still red from crying. He tucks his injured hand behind his back.* No. Go away.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

May I keep you company, at least? There's certain times of night when I don't like being alone, either.

[alethkars-true-king]

No. Get out. I'll hurt you. I'm not safe.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I think you don't want to hurt me, or you wouldn't be fighting so hard. You may not trust yourself right now, but I trust you.

[alethkars-true-king]

.....You're a storming idiot then. *Sits down, pointedly looking away from Kaladin, but leaving the door open. He's shielding his broken finger from view with his other hand.*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Kaladin sits across from him.

[alethkars-true-king]

*Shifts uncomfortably, accidentally moving his hand. He whimpers with pain, his eyes watering.*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

If you do need help, I have a medical kit and painkillers.

[alethkars-true-king]

I don't need help. It's fine.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I don't like seeing people in pain. It's hard not to feel it like they do, particularly when I've experienced it for myself.

[alethkars-true-king]

I'm not in pain. And you wouldn't have to see it if you weren't here.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Knowing it is just as bad.

[alethkars-true-king]

Well, it doesn't hurt so you can stop feeling bad. Don't you have Windrunner stuff to do anyway?

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I'm retired.

[alethkars-true-king]

Then you should go check on your father. He came by here the other day asking to borrow Oathbringer so he could cut his own storming arm off or something.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I've already had a shockingly similiar conversation with him.

[alethkars-true-king]

Then you know he's mad! Why isn't he with the ardents? *Gav accidentally smacks his finger and the pain makes him cry out, hunching over and whimpering.*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Please let me see your hand.

[alethkars-true-king]

*Shakes his head, holding his hand closer to his chest. His eyes are squeezed shut with pain.* Don't... wanna....

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I know you don't. I know this is hard, and frightening. I want to help.

[alethkars-true-king]

.............be mad at me.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

You deserve kindness, not anger.

[horsolin-kholin]

Adolin? Can I talk to you about something?

I just remembered something that happened to me. It isn't a happy topic.

@kaladinsuniformviolationslog

Of course.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

It was when I was still a slave. One of my owners--she pretended to be so nice, to keep her hands so clean--somehow found out I had been a surgeon's apprentice.

[horsolin-kholin]

*slow nod, not liking where this is going*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

somewhat graphic description of injury under cut

She told me not to have ideas above my station and had her brute of a house guard break my fingers. Some of them multiple times.

[horsolin-kholin]

*slowly takes his hand, wrapping one arm around his shoulders* I'm sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

If I wasn't a Radiant, she might have gotten what she wanted.

[horsolin-kholin]

*protective hug*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Sometimes I just can't get around the question of why people are cruel.

[horsolin-kholin]

*softly* I wish I knew. I'm so sorry, Kal.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Thank you for listening. I don't... want to keep this from my father. But I wasn't really ready to tell him. Being around you makes it easier to think. Does that make sense?

[horsolin-kholin]

Yeah. *kisses his head* I know what you mean.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

He finally relaxes a little.

[horsolin-kholin]

Who... who was it?

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Brightness Lenel Vesham.

[horsolin-kholin]

*goes rigid, angerspren boiling around him*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin?

[horsolin-kholin]

*hugs him protectively*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin, what's wrong?

[horsolin-kholin]

I'm so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I lived. I'm going to get better.

[horsolin-kholin]

I courted that woman.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin?

[horsolin-kholin]

I courted Lenel.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Oh.

He doesn't know what to think.

[horsolin-kholin]

I'm so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

She... liked to keep her hands clean, pretend she was distanced from the violence. I don't think she would have let anyone other than the people who couldn't fight back see just how ugly her soul was.

[horsolin-kholin]

Stormfather, I- if I ever catch her again-

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

The petty part of me wants the world to know exactly what she did, but until it matters because it happened to a person and not just because it happened to Kaladin Stormblessed... there isn't much point.

[horsolin-kholin]

Jasnah’s abolished slavery, at least.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I'm glad she has.

I'm concerned that it might take the way people think about slavery time to catch up to the law.

[horsolin-kholin]

One… one step at a time, I suppose. Storms, I wish I could make this better.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

You're compassionate. That's a good first step.

[horsolin-kholin]

*pulls him close in response*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Kaladin leans against him.

[story-cryptic]

*Gavinor thrashes in his sleep, caught in a nightmare. Suddenly he jerks awake, falling out of bed and landing on the floor with a cry of pain.*

@alethkars-true-king

*she flits in under the door from where she was standing guard*

Gav! Gav, are you alright?

[story-cryptic]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm! Hold tight, Gav. I love you! *she disappears under the door and speeds through the tower until she finds @kaladinsuniformviolationslog*

Kaladin! My Radiant needs assistance!

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I'm coming. What happened?

[story-cryptic]

*zips along the wall to guide him*

He injured his hand, but he is so, so afraid of hurting people that he refuses to seek help! So I suggested to get you, because he could not do much to you even at his worst, and then we could get a healer and he could be reassured about their safety! He ordered me not to, but I came anyway! You protect!

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

You want him to be safe. I understand.

[story-cryptic]

I want him to be taken care of, and I cannot do anything. Being in this Realm can have... challenges.

Gav has established a pattern of hurting people he cares for, and drawn the conclusion that he will do so again, so he is determined to isolate himself. Your presence may reassure him that you would stop him were he to accidentally attack someone again.

Mmmmmm, even though Renarin was only hurt for a moment and is not angry with him at all...

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Right. I hope I can help.

[story-cryptic]

Thank you, Windrunner Herald! *she speeds up a little, trusting him to easily keep up with her, until she reaches the chambers of @alethkars-true-king*

Gav! We are coming in!

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Kaladin knocks on the door.

[alethkars-true-king]

Go away.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I heard you were injured.

[alethkars-true-king]

I'm fine. Den's just getting upset over nothing.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

May I see?

[alethkars-true-king]

*His eyes are still red from crying. He tucks his injured hand behind his back.* No. Go away.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

May I keep you company, at least? There's certain times of night when I don't like being alone, either.

[alethkars-true-king]

No. Get out. I'll hurt you. I'm not safe.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I think you don't want to hurt me, or you wouldn't be fighting so hard. You may not trust yourself right now, but I trust you.

[alethkars-true-king]

.....You're a storming idiot then. *Sits down, pointedly looking away from Kaladin, but leaving the door open. He's shielding his broken finger from view with his other hand.*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Kaladin sits across from him.

[alethkars-true-king]

*Shifts uncomfortably, accidentally moving his hand. He whimpers with pain, his eyes watering.*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

If you do need help, I have a medical kit and painkillers.

[alethkars-true-king]

I don't need help. It's fine.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I don't like seeing people in pain. It's hard not to feel it like they do, particularly when I've experienced it for myself.

[alethkars-true-king]

I'm not in pain. And you wouldn't have to see it if you weren't here.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Knowing it is just as bad.

[alethkars-true-king]

Well, it doesn't hurt so you can stop feeling bad. Don't you have Windrunner stuff to do anyway?

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I'm retired.

[alethkars-true-king]

Then you should go check on your father. He came by here the other day asking to borrow Oathbringer so he could cut his own storming arm off or something.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I've already had a shockingly similiar conversation with him.

[alethkars-true-king]

Then you know he's mad! Why isn't he with the ardents? *Gav accidentally smacks his finger and the pain makes him cry out, hunching over and whimpering.*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Please let me see your hand.

[alethkars-true-king]

*Shakes his head, holding his hand closer to his chest. His eyes are squeezed shut with pain.* Don't... wanna....

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I know you don't. I know this is hard, and frightening. I want to help.

[horsolin-kholin]

Adolin? Can I talk to you about something?

I just remembered something that happened to me. It isn't a happy topic.

@kaladinsuniformviolationslog

Of course.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

It was when I was still a slave. One of my owners--she pretended to be so nice, to keep her hands so clean--somehow found out I had been a surgeon's apprentice.

[horsolin-kholin]

*slow nod, not liking where this is going*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

somewhat graphic description of injury under cut

She told me not to have ideas above my station and had her brute of a house guard break my fingers. Some of them multiple times.

[horsolin-kholin]

*slowly takes his hand, wrapping one arm around his shoulders* I'm sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

If I wasn't a Radiant, she might have gotten what she wanted.

[horsolin-kholin]

*protective hug*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Sometimes I just can't get around the question of why people are cruel.

[horsolin-kholin]

*softly* I wish I knew. I'm so sorry, Kal.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Thank you for listening. I don't... want to keep this from my father. But I wasn't really ready to tell him. Being around you makes it easier to think. Does that make sense?

[horsolin-kholin]

Yeah. *kisses his head* I know what you mean.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

He finally relaxes a little.

[horsolin-kholin]

Who... who was it?

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Brightness Lenel Vesham.

[horsolin-kholin]

*goes rigid, angerspren boiling around him*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin?

[horsolin-kholin]

*hugs him protectively*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin, what's wrong?

[horsolin-kholin]

I'm so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I lived. I'm going to get better.

[horsolin-kholin]

I courted that woman.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin?

[horsolin-kholin]

I courted Lenel.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Oh.

He doesn't know what to think.

[horsolin-kholin]

I'm so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

She... liked to keep her hands clean, pretend she was distanced from the violence. I don't think she would have let anyone other than the people who couldn't fight back see just how ugly her soul was.

[horsolin-kholin]

Stormfather, I- if I ever catch her again-

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

The petty part of me wants the world to know exactly what she did, but until it matters because it happened to a person and not just because it happened to Kaladin Stormblessed... there isn't much point.

[horsolin-kholin]

Jasnah’s abolished slavery, at least.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I'm glad she has.

I'm concerned that it might take the way people think about slavery time to catch up to the law.

[horsolin-kholin]

One… one step at a time, I suppose. Storms, I wish I could make this better.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

You're compassionate. That's a good first step.

[horsolin-kholin]

Adolin? Can I talk to you about something?

I just remembered something that happened to me. It isn't a happy topic.

@kaladinsuniformviolationslog

Of course.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

It was when I was still a slave. One of my owners--she pretended to be so nice, to keep her hands so clean--somehow found out I had been a surgeon's apprentice.

[horsolin-kholin]

*slow nod, not liking where this is going*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

somewhat graphic description of injury under cut

She told me not to have ideas above my station and had her brute of a house guard break my fingers. Some of them multiple times.

[horsolin-kholin]

*slowly takes his hand, wrapping one arm around his shoulders* I'm sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

If I wasn't a Radiant, she might have gotten what she wanted.

[horsolin-kholin]

*protective hug*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Sometimes I just can't get around the question of why people are cruel.

[horsolin-kholin]

*softly* I wish I knew. I'm so sorry, Kal.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Thank you for listening. I don't... want to keep this from my father. But I wasn't really ready to tell him. Being around you makes it easier to think. Does that make sense?

[horsolin-kholin]

Yeah. *kisses his head* I know what you mean.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

He finally relaxes a little.

[horsolin-kholin]

Who... who was it?

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Brightness Lenel Vesham.

[horsolin-kholin]

*goes rigid, angerspren boiling around him*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin?

[horsolin-kholin]

*hugs him protectively*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin, what's wrong?

[horsolin-kholin]

I'm so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I lived. I'm going to get better.

[horsolin-kholin]

I courted that woman.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin?

[horsolin-kholin]

I courted Lenel.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Oh.

He doesn't know what to think.

[horsolin-kholin]

I'm so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

She... liked to keep her hands clean, pretend she was distanced from the violence. I don't think she would have let anyone other than the people who couldn't fight back see just how ugly her soul was.

[horsolin-kholin]

Stormfather, I- if I ever catch her again-

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

The petty part of me wants the world to know exactly what she did, but until it matters because it happened to a person and not just because it happened to Kaladin Stormblessed... there isn't much point.

[horsolin-kholin]

Jasnah’s abolished slavery, at least.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I'm glad she has.

I'm concerned that it might take the way people think about slavery time to catch up to the law.

[horsolin-kholin]

Adolin? Can I talk to you about something?

I just remembered something that happened to me. It isn't a happy topic.

@kaladinsuniformviolationslog

Of course.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

It was when I was still a slave. One of my owners--she pretended to be so nice, to keep her hands so clean--somehow found out I had been a surgeon's apprentice.

[horsolin-kholin]

*slow nod, not liking where this is going*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

somewhat graphic description of injury under cut

She told me not to have ideas above my station and had her brute of a house guard break my fingers. Some of them multiple times.

[horsolin-kholin]

*slowly takes his hand, wrapping one arm around his shoulders* I'm sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

If I wasn't a Radiant, she might have gotten what she wanted.

[horsolin-kholin]

*protective hug*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Sometimes I just can't get around the question of why people are cruel.

[horsolin-kholin]

*softly* I wish I knew. I'm so sorry, Kal.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Thank you for listening. I don't... want to keep this from my father. But I wasn't really ready to tell him. Being around you makes it easier to think. Does that make sense?

[horsolin-kholin]

Yeah. *kisses his head* I know what you mean.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

He finally relaxes a little.

[horsolin-kholin]

Who... who was it?

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Brightness Lenel Vesham.

[horsolin-kholin]

*goes rigid, angerspren boiling around him*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin?

[horsolin-kholin]

*hugs him protectively*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin, what's wrong?

[horsolin-kholin]

I'm so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I lived. I'm going to get better.

[horsolin-kholin]

I courted that woman.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin?

[horsolin-kholin]

I courted Lenel.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Oh.

He doesn't know what to think.

[horsolin-kholin]

I'm so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

She... liked to keep her hands clean, pretend she was distanced from the violence. I don't think she would have let anyone other than the people who couldn't fight back see just how ugly her soul was.

[horsolin-kholin]

Stormfather, I- if I ever catch her again-

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

The petty part of me wants the world to know exactly what she did, but until it matters because it happened to a person and not just because it happened to Kaladin Stormblessed... there isn't much point.

[story-cryptic]

*Gavinor thrashes in his sleep, caught in a nightmare. Suddenly he jerks awake, falling out of bed and landing on the floor with a cry of pain.*

@alethkars-true-king

*she flits in under the door from where she was standing guard*

Gav! Gav, are you alright?

[story-cryptic]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm! Hold tight, Gav. I love you! *she disappears under the door and speeds through the tower until she finds @kaladinsuniformviolationslog*

Kaladin! My Radiant needs assistance!

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I'm coming. What happened?

[story-cryptic]

*zips along the wall to guide him*

He injured his hand, but he is so, so afraid of hurting people that he refuses to seek help! So I suggested to get you, because he could not do much to you even at his worst, and then we could get a healer and he could be reassured about their safety! He ordered me not to, but I came anyway! You protect!

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

You want him to be safe. I understand.

[story-cryptic]

I want him to be taken care of, and I cannot do anything. Being in this Realm can have... challenges.

Gav has established a pattern of hurting people he cares for, and drawn the conclusion that he will do so again, so he is determined to isolate himself. Your presence may reassure him that you would stop him were he to accidentally attack someone again.

Mmmmmm, even though Renarin was only hurt for a moment and is not angry with him at all...

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Right. I hope I can help.

[story-cryptic]

Thank you, Windrunner Herald! *she speeds up a little, trusting him to easily keep up with her, until she reaches the chambers of @alethkars-true-king*

Gav! We are coming in!

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Kaladin knocks on the door.

[alethkars-true-king]

Go away.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I heard you were injured.

[alethkars-true-king]

I'm fine. Den's just getting upset over nothing.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

May I see?

[alethkars-true-king]

*His eyes are still red from crying. He tucks his injured hand behind his back.* No. Go away.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

May I keep you company, at least? There's certain times of night when I don't like being alone, either.

[alethkars-true-king]

No. Get out. I'll hurt you. I'm not safe.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I think you don't want to hurt me, or you wouldn't be fighting so hard. You may not trust yourself right now, but I trust you.

[alethkars-true-king]

.....You're a storming idiot then. *Sits down, pointedly looking away from Kaladin, but leaving the door open. He's shielding his broken finger from view with his other hand.*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Kaladin sits across from him.

[alethkars-true-king]

*Shifts uncomfortably, accidentally moving his hand. He whimpers with pain, his eyes watering.*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

If you do need help, I have a medical kit and painkillers.

[alethkars-true-king]

I don't need help. It's fine.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I don't like seeing people in pain. It's hard not to feel it like they do, particularly when I've experienced it for myself.

[alethkars-true-king]

I'm not in pain. And you wouldn't have to see it if you weren't here.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Knowing it is just as bad.

[alethkars-true-king]

Well, it doesn't hurt so you can stop feeling bad. Don't you have Windrunner stuff to do anyway?

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I'm retired.

[alethkars-true-king]

Then you should go check on your father. He came by here the other day asking to borrow Oathbringer so he could cut his own storming arm off or something.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I've already had a shockingly similiar conversation with him.

[alethkars-true-king]

Then you know he's mad! Why isn't he with the ardents? *Gav accidentally smacks his finger and the pain makes him cry out, hunching over and whimpering.*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Please let me see your hand.

[horsolin-kholin]

Adolin? Can I talk to you about something?

I just remembered something that happened to me. It isn't a happy topic.

@kaladinsuniformviolationslog

Of course.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

It was when I was still a slave. One of my owners--she pretended to be so nice, to keep her hands so clean--somehow found out I had been a surgeon's apprentice.

[horsolin-kholin]

*slow nod, not liking where this is going*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

somewhat graphic description of injury under cut

She told me not to have ideas above my station and had her brute of a house guard break my fingers. Some of them multiple times.

[horsolin-kholin]

*slowly takes his hand, wrapping one arm around his shoulders* I'm sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

If I wasn't a Radiant, she might have gotten what she wanted.

[horsolin-kholin]

*protective hug*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Sometimes I just can't get around the question of why people are cruel.

[horsolin-kholin]

*softly* I wish I knew. I'm so sorry, Kal.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Thank you for listening. I don't... want to keep this from my father. But I wasn't really ready to tell him. Being around you makes it easier to think. Does that make sense?

[horsolin-kholin]

Yeah. *kisses his head* I know what you mean.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

He finally relaxes a little.

[horsolin-kholin]

Who... who was it?

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Brightness Lenel Vesham.

[horsolin-kholin]

*goes rigid, angerspren boiling around him*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin?

[horsolin-kholin]

*hugs him protectively*

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin, what's wrong?

[horsolin-kholin]

I'm so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

I lived. I'm going to get better.

[horsolin-kholin]

I courted that woman.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Adolin?

[horsolin-kholin]

I courted Lenel.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

Oh.

He doesn't know what to think.

[horsolin-kholin]

I'm so sorry.

[kaladinsuniformviolationslog]

She... liked to keep her hands clean, pretend she was distanced from the violence. I don't think she would have let anyone other than the people who couldn't fight back see just how ugly her soul was.