[ Yes, the Exarch is right to put his hand in his and he gently cups it to show that he's correct in his choice. Joonghyuk hasn't had any chroma since he arrived despite being aware of what it is and the methods to acquire it. The Exarch is even so kind to repeat it for him—truly a good person. Having been alone, now having to get used to being alone again, only to find himself in a world where the guests or prisoners are forced to rely on each other. It's almost poetic and, if he thinks about it, beautiful.
He has only known a world with walls, real ones and metaphorical. A world where people desperately try to connect with others, but they can only hope to not be trampled when they try to tell their story. When he feels the chroma surging through his hand, he feels like he's receiving something tangible in a connection that isn't just body warmth. He wonders if such a mechanic was in his world, would he be able to understand his friends' hearts better? Would he be able to understand his comrade better?
... Was this anyone's conclusion, he wonders? Silence continues to settle over the room before he finally speaks: ]
You can take this as payment.
[ For him staying here. After checking the Exarch's attribute window, he's aware of his connection to this "Crystal Tower." ]
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He has only known a world with walls, real ones and metaphorical. A world where people desperately try to connect with others, but they can only hope to not be trampled when they try to tell their story. When he feels the chroma surging through his hand, he feels like he's receiving something tangible in a connection that isn't just body warmth. He wonders if such a mechanic was in his world, would he be able to understand his friends' hearts better? Would he be able to understand his comrade better?
... Was this anyone's conclusion, he wonders? Silence continues to settle over the room before he finally speaks: ]
You can take this as payment.
[ For him staying here. After checking the Exarch's attribute window, he's aware of his connection to this "Crystal Tower." ]