[Barok's steps leave a trail of deep shadow behind him as soon as he sees that shift in expression on the girl's face, and he knows that nothing he says will deter her attempts to flee. It's a miserable reminder of how little he's meant to her until now, how he was never a significant part of his niece's life, just by the nature of their circumstances. He would never hold that against her, but it hurts all the same, knowing what they all do now.
The darkened scowl on his face can't be denied, but he only hesitates another moment before hurrying to Ryunosuke's side, where the younger man is just starting to recover from his clumsy fall. He kneels to place his hands on the other's shoulders from his side, though his gaze lingers on the gate for several moments.
They can't leave her to roam out there alone in this dangerous place... but van Zieks doesn't think they can chase her just yet, as things are not quite as in hand as he'd like. For now, the least he can do is as Miss Iris asked. He turns his attention then to whether Ryunosuke is physically well, and just how complete his memories are; they can address the other issues in a moment.]
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The darkened scowl on his face can't be denied, but he only hesitates another moment before hurrying to Ryunosuke's side, where the younger man is just starting to recover from his clumsy fall. He kneels to place his hands on the other's shoulders from his side, though his gaze lingers on the gate for several moments.
They can't leave her to roam out there alone in this dangerous place... but van Zieks doesn't think they can chase her just yet, as things are not quite as in hand as he'd like. For now, the least he can do is as Miss Iris asked. He turns his attention then to whether Ryunosuke is physically well, and just how complete his memories are; they can address the other issues in a moment.]
Naruhodo.