"If you need someone to speak in support," is said with the air of a man considering a number of possibilities.
What Ellis does depends on what that risk manifests, if anything.
If it's slightly difficult to make more sweeping points with his attention split between Richard and the questing cat, well—
Ellis runs careful, cautious fingers down Thot's sleek back. If he cared to, he could lift this cat away. But for the moment, he's inclined to patiently tolerate the inspection even as he leans back from it in an attempt to avoid Thot's face while still keeping Richard in his sightline.
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Date: 2021-05-05 03:04 am (UTC)What Ellis does depends on what that risk manifests, if anything.
If it's slightly difficult to make more sweeping points with his attention split between Richard and the questing cat, well—
Ellis runs careful, cautious fingers down Thot's sleek back. If he cared to, he could lift this cat away. But for the moment, he's inclined to patiently tolerate the inspection even as he leans back from it in an attempt to avoid Thot's face while still keeping Richard in his sightline.