[The old guy isn't the only one wincing. Drift's got one optic squeezed shut as he tries to discourage the child while also not manhandling him.]
Very carefully.
[That's how he tolerates this. He's a 4+ billion year old warrior who's not good at much else; he has no idea how to properly handle small squishy young things. Maybe too, there's some envy in the child's innocence, something he never had, and he's reluctant to squash that.
The child at least understands the sound of distress, and with a look of surprise, eases up his grip and tries to soothe what he's done with a few gentle stokes.]
Ach. That's not... What I... [Dammit, this isn't much of an improvement.] You're sure you don't have another of those coins?
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Very carefully.
[That's how he tolerates this. He's a 4+ billion year old warrior who's not good at much else; he has no idea how to properly handle small squishy young things. Maybe too, there's some envy in the child's innocence, something he never had, and he's reluctant to squash that.
The child at least understands the sound of distress, and with a look of surprise, eases up his grip and tries to soothe what he's done with a few gentle stokes.]
Ach. That's not... What I... [Dammit, this isn't much of an improvement.] You're sure you don't have another of those coins?