[Idia's just concerned. Last time, it seemed like anyone seeing it would be a disaster so he's maintaining the same degree of caution. He feels responsible. After all, Cater was in this state because of him.]
[(Ah, that's the same as last week, wasn't it? He kept putting Cater in a position to be hurt. And Cater's not invincible. He's a person who feels that hurt acutely. He really did hate that part of himself. It was a black, inky, thick hate.)]
[but for now, gently rubbing a circle on Cater's back]
[They didn't need to move until Cater was ready. And he doesn't even say that aloud. No rushing.]
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[(Ah, that's the same as last week, wasn't it? He kept putting Cater in a position to be hurt. And Cater's not invincible. He's a person who feels that hurt acutely. He really did hate that part of himself. It was a black, inky, thick hate.)]
[but for now, gently rubbing a circle on Cater's back]
[They didn't need to move until Cater was ready. And he doesn't even say that aloud. No rushing.]