[ She's right on that count -- he didn't open up. He didn't withdraw specifically because he knew she wouldn't want him to, but he didn't talk to anyone about the actual problem, either.
And then Kyna asks him to take his helmet off. ]
...don't freak out.
[ He lifts his hands to his head, pulling the helmet off with only a brief hesitation. It's clear he hasn't slept, which isn't a surprise. What might be is that he's obviously been fighting, he's got a split lip and bruises across one cheek and the opposite side of his jaw. Nothing too bad since it was just from sparring, but accidents happen. ]
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And then Kyna asks him to take his helmet off. ]
...don't freak out.
[ He lifts his hands to his head, pulling the helmet off with only a brief hesitation. It's clear he hasn't slept, which isn't a surprise. What might be is that he's obviously been fighting, he's got a split lip and bruises across one cheek and the opposite side of his jaw. Nothing too bad since it was just from sparring, but accidents happen. ]