[The tug on his hand does the trick. Joshua's focus snaps back to the moment.]
Right.
[If nothing else, traveling deeper wouldn't be fair to Ryu. Then, of course, there's the myriad of other dangers that potentially await.]
[Most definitely await.]
[Joshua turns away from the mouth of this new tunnel and places a hand on Ryu's shoulder once more. That single action alone is enough to melt that nebulous ice that threatens his well-being.]
Thank you, my friend.
[For everything that is left unsaid.]
Let us return to the outside world. There's much to discuss with the Orkilins.
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Right.
[If nothing else, traveling deeper wouldn't be fair to Ryu. Then, of course, there's the myriad of other dangers that potentially await.]
[Most definitely await.]
[Joshua turns away from the mouth of this new tunnel and places a hand on Ryu's shoulder once more. That single action alone is enough to melt that nebulous ice that threatens his well-being.]
Thank you, my friend.
[For everything that is left unsaid.]
Let us return to the outside world. There's much to discuss with the Orkilins.