[Time goes in slow motion. Naruto doesn't realize that his wrists are free because he'd barely registered they were being held in the first place. It was just a nice weight- but maybe it was also more than that. He feels like he's been holding his breath, or like he's been underwater for a long time now and he finally broke the surface. When was the last time he was this tired?
Naruto leans into the touch without thought, seeking contact for the relief that comes with it. In the battles to come he'll look back on this moment and pinpoint that this is what it feels like to share someone else's mana, but higher brain function is still just a little beyond him right now.
His eyes, less wild, squeeze shut in an attempt to concentrate, but it's no good.] I'm sorry. [It's a croak, but honest one. He doesn't remember hitting Bolin. He doesn't really remember anything except the guy trying to help him up, but he's not even sure he's remembering that right.]
That hasn't happened in a long time. [His head shakes. When his eyes finally open they land on Bolin's throat. The color is already starting to change; he can even see where some of his fingers had been.] I didn't even think it could happen here.
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Naruto leans into the touch without thought, seeking contact for the relief that comes with it. In the battles to come he'll look back on this moment and pinpoint that this is what it feels like to share someone else's mana, but higher brain function is still just a little beyond him right now.
His eyes, less wild, squeeze shut in an attempt to concentrate, but it's no good.] I'm sorry. [It's a croak, but honest one. He doesn't remember hitting Bolin. He doesn't really remember anything except the guy trying to help him up, but he's not even sure he's remembering that right.]
That hasn't happened in a long time. [His head shakes. When his eyes finally open they land on Bolin's throat. The color is already starting to change; he can even see where some of his fingers had been.] I didn't even think it could happen here.
You're bruised'attebayo.