[in...less extreme circumstances, Martin might have waved off any attempts at comforting or consoling. "it's okay, I'm fine", "don't worry about me", and any other such deflections of care and concern.
but this is an extreme circumstance, and Martin is far too shaken to put up defenses or to refuse. he clings to Tim like the only lifeline he has in the world, still trembling almost violently. later, he'll apologize profusely for the ice climbing from his hands and up Tim's arms...even though it melts quickly. Tim's hug is doing wonders, but that might not be something that anyone notices in this moment.]
Why are you... You sorry? Elias did this, he's-- H-he's a monster.
[sure, they all know this by this point. but he emphasizes the word with such a terrified awe, comprehending the scope of Elias' evil on a whole new, viciously personal level.]
And you came anyway...
[Martin's too addled to debate whether Algric braved such a consequence on his own virtue, or because he loves Jon that much. either way, he's...touched, in a way.]
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but this is an extreme circumstance, and Martin is far too shaken to put up defenses or to refuse. he clings to Tim like the only lifeline he has in the world, still trembling almost violently. later, he'll apologize profusely for the ice climbing from his hands and up Tim's arms...even though it melts quickly. Tim's hug is doing wonders, but that might not be something that anyone notices in this moment.]
Why are you... You sorry? Elias did this, he's-- H-he's a monster.
[sure, they all know this by this point. but he emphasizes the word with such a terrified awe, comprehending the scope of Elias' evil on a whole new, viciously personal level.]
And you came anyway...
[Martin's too addled to debate whether Algric braved such a consequence on his own virtue, or because he loves Jon that much. either way, he's...touched, in a way.]
I'm sorry... I'm so sorry that he--