( Ah... He feels sad, for Sariel. His hearts aches for him, just as it had before he'd done all these things to him - even though he's the source of Sariel recalling such a miserable part of his life.

What he doesn't expect is for Sariel to extend that kindness back to him, despite everything.

Hwylryn is quiet for a few moments, before Sariel finds what tears he's failed to wipe away drifting from his face - and dispersing into the air. )

... I think I've seen it here. ( Has been given it, even - from so many people. ) But I was scared of it. The dark is all I've known.

( He's scared of a lot of things that are unfamiliar to him, deep down. Maybe it was so easy for him to twist into the mirror of Gwawlyn as he is because his heart was the fragile one between them. )

... Have you experienced kinder, here?