[Grappling with Manabu is nerve-wracking when Grey's afraid he'll hurt himself if he lets him go, but Grey is also afraid of accidentally hurting him in an attempt to restrain him. At least the active resistance doesn't seem to last long- once Manabu's reduced to merely trembling, Grey adjusts his grip on Manabu to something a little more comfortable and continues to do his best to recite soothing words.]
Yes, it's me. I'm here, you're safe. You were just having a nightmare.
[Probably. Not like Grey's 100% sure what's going on, but it's pretty clear there's no actual threat in the room.]
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Yes, it's me. I'm here, you're safe. You were just having a nightmare.
[Probably. Not like Grey's 100% sure what's going on, but it's pretty clear there's no actual threat in the room.]