closed starter for @steadythora location: the middle of the ocean note: uwu
The grueling pain he saw Afshin go through was enough for Eldar to try and take the pain for himself. Ever since they had gotten to this place, to Lysara, he had experienced more pain than he was ever used to. His body had always adapted, always tried to mend itself from any bruising or beatings he may have to experience. They had forced him to do the exact opposite. It was always hard to unlearn something that he had been doing all his life. Every time he got hit, he subconsciously absorbed the blow. It didn't take a thought. It was merely a kneejerk reaction.
When the Kossith had been forced back and they were free from their chains, Eldar had taken the opportunity to keep the reins. From what Afshin had experienced, he was sure that the prince was more than willing to keep it that way for the time being. More than anything though, he wanted to make sure that Thora was okay. He had only really seen her in passing. Or, well, Afshin had and told him about it. The point remained thought hat he wanted to be around her more than anything right now. So, when he saw her, he couldn't have moved towards her fast enough.
"Thora," he breathed out as he almost wrapped his arms around her. He stopped himself as soon as his arms lifted though. "Are you okay?"