[ At first, the hand that Bariyan places against Koltira's chest is for support -- a wince as Koltira forces him to look again, yes, thank you, by now he's seen enough of his own insides to last him several lifetimes -- but that hand tightens into a slow fist once he realizes what Koltira is doing.
The stitches are something that Bariyan never toys with, never tests. He thinks they're more symbolic than anything, but even so, it's still a symbolism that Bariyan respects. So Koltira's intentions are worrying him.
Bariyan raises his other hand, groping until he finds Koltira's gauntlet again. No. He pulls, with some urgency in the motion. Eyes cast downwards, expression becoming more and more uneasy. Leave it. ]
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The stitches are something that Bariyan never toys with, never tests. He thinks they're more symbolic than anything, but even so, it's still a symbolism that Bariyan respects. So Koltira's intentions are worrying him.
Bariyan raises his other hand, groping until he finds Koltira's gauntlet again. No. He pulls, with some urgency in the motion. Eyes cast downwards, expression becoming more and more uneasy. Leave it. ]