( well, since you asked for it, oushi doesn't actually manage to hit the ground. sylus has always had good reflexes, but since being here they're much, much faster. ( he can't say he minds that part, really. ) the collision happens and while it is a little surprising — after all, no one expects someone to be running full speed at them out of a forest — sylus manages to maintain his balance in spite of stumbling slightly and it seems like before he can tell his brain to send the signal to his hands, he's reaching for the other person. his hand wraps around an arm and he tugs as he steps forward to keep them both from falling; his other arm curls around their middle to keep them held close. even if it's only for a moment.
which, once sylus regains his bearings and looks down, he imagines that moment will be a fraction of a second and is already expecting a push or something a little more violent. his hold loosens on oushi, though he doesn't let go. something happened to make him run like this and sylus' eyes scan their surroundings to see if there's any imminent danger. can't see anything that might be chasing him, can't taste anything on the air. )
What happened?
( it's not fully concerned, but isn't demanding. protective, maybe? who knows. )
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which, once sylus regains his bearings and looks down, he imagines that moment will be a fraction of a second and is already expecting a push or something a little more violent. his hold loosens on oushi, though he doesn't let go. something happened to make him run like this and sylus' eyes scan their surroundings to see if there's any imminent danger. can't see anything that might be chasing him, can't taste anything on the air. )
What happened?
( it's not fully concerned, but isn't demanding. protective, maybe? who knows. )