Exhausted

Being on the run is so much more tiring than Kichi imagined. Obviously it wasn't gonna be walk in the park, but he's just exhausted all the time now. He's used to having memorable looks, but every distinctive feature makes it that much harder to stay hidden, and Makura makes it worse. Drow aren't exactly a common sight.

He wasn't supposed to get caught this soon (preferably not at all, if he was being honest), but apparently he couldn't stand by and watch the Hound of Night get killed either. Even without knowing of their arrangement, things got messy immediately, and now he's stuck skulking around in shadows to avoid capture.

The world's always ready to brand a tiefling as a traitor.

Kichi yawns and Makura eyes him up. "Are you tired? I know...most people need more rest than I do."

He sits up straighter and shakes his head. He'd rather be exhausted than show weakness; he'll just have to hide it better. "Nah, I'm fine," Kichi says shortly, grinning.

The Hound's posture relaxes and he gives Kichi a small smile. "Good. I don't want you pushing yourself too hard yet; you don't have to prove anything to me. You've already done enough to show your loyalty," he says, far more soft and friendly than expected.

Kichi can't quite figure out what he's playing at, but a few kind words aren't enough to make him drop his guard. Maybe once everything is finished and his safety is guaranteed, then he'll see...but for now, he's gonna make every effort to keep Makura at arm's length.