[ No need at all. Especially since at his core, Yzak actually likes this kind of thing (and desperately needs it). He's just overly guarded about it not only because his brain is still pretty unhealthily rooted in duty he doesn't really want to have, but as a result of that he tries way too hard and goes overboard to avoid accidentally falling face first into feelings.
Your thoughts don't bother me. As intense as loud and occasionally bad and weird and reactive as they can be. He knows this deep down despite Blue's reassurance, because he wouldn't be sitting where he is now if it were any other way. Still, it's nice to hear. He likes it when others want to be near him, want to actually know him, aren't bothered by him or the shit always swirling around in his brain. ]
Good to know. [ The response is short, but clearly appreciated.
After he says that he tilts his head, gazing straight at him. ]
You're one to say something like that, though! You'll hear and feel everything, anyway. [ No ire or anything there (just a vulnerability, but in this moment it isn't a negative sort), because after that he says: ]
But don't forget, I can't read minds or anything! So ... if you're offering something like that, I hope you're aware that you can - and perhaps are willing to do the same.
True... I have to remember to speak to them, don't I. [his eyes crinkle a bit.] Even if I already know...they would fluster you.
[because admittedly, spending so much time around James and Finn has gotten him into the practice of perceiving people more physically than psychically - forms as features, not just function. that said...Yzak's one of the fairer-looking ones. coupled with the little, bubbling moments of delight at the prolonged company makes him very endearing.]
I won't even ask if you're prepared for that...because I believe the answer would be rather emphatic.
You do. Obviously I can't make you! But I can remind you to keep it in mind. [ Admittedly, he thinks, it would be nice, to feel a little more on equal footing when it comes to that sort of thing. ]
But hey, what do you mean flustered!? [ He says that outloud, automatically, but Blue will feel the immediate self-awareness that, okay, he's got him there. He knows how he gets sometimes. Ugh.
Still, he does add, because he's him: ] I'm prepared for anything!
[he withdraws his hand gently as a means of relenting just a little bit, but not entirely.
while folding his hands in his lap, eyes downcast toward them:] Our first proper encounter. Braccia. I had...only been awake a handful of days. Everything...was so confusing. Disorienting. So many strange, new things...vibrant minds... I definitely wasn't prepared for any of it.
[he looks back over, his smile a little soberer.]
I would've been in a great deal of trouble...had you not helped me out then. Despite the frustration I had caused you at the onset. [and before he can scoff and cut in:] Though I know that hardly matters to you, because you were focused on taking care of everyone, frustrating or not.
You're right about that, of course it hardly matters to me!
[ ... ]
But it's not like I can't say the same thing, even though I didn't have the luxury of being new to how things worked on missions and within our team. Strange new things still find me surprisingly unprepared, I'll admit.
[ He crosses his arms, thinking back to what Blue said about trust, Viveca... those hurts from his own universe making it so hard for him to believe in her. ]
Even back home, when it comes to the Naturals; determination, preparedness for anything, and the willingness to adapt. I have that all, too! But even back there, it's something everybody is working on.
[ Memory of a feeling comes through, Yzak speaking to his comrades, wishing to understand how they came to the conclusion that they did to fight to end the war on their own terms, that the future was not for Naturals or Coordinators, but both. "I don't understand how you came to that conclusion, so I've decided to search for it myself." ]
[his expression warms, listening, taking in the reasoning behind his words.]
That adaptability... I admire it in humans. In you. It gets a little hard to change...when you've been alive for so long, living the same circumstances.
You'll have to help me along a while more...when it gets hard to adjust.
[ It's a simple statement, but it means so much. Even some of the smallest changes can be just as hard to adjust to as the bigger ones. And Yzak himself trips up on many of those small ones, still. ]
I can at least offer to do what I'm able to, on that front. Because while I have only the best end-result in mind, I'm not ruling out coming across hardship myself.
But it's like those decorations we put up earlier.
[ God damn it he just said he's prepared for anything and that's already being tested with this softness. So with a light spike of warmth that he doesn't know what to do with otherwise, he flusters ever so slightly. ]
Who wouldn't be pleased to hear something like that!?
[ He says, admitting it in his own weird, roundabout way. But the feeling that comes along with it is a very clear, obvious yes that he knows he can't cover up like this. ]
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Your thoughts don't bother me. As intense as loud and occasionally bad and weird and reactive as they can be. He knows this deep down despite Blue's reassurance, because he wouldn't be sitting where he is now if it were any other way. Still, it's nice to hear. He likes it when others want to be near him, want to actually know him, aren't bothered by him or the shit always swirling around in his brain. ]
Good to know. [ The response is short, but clearly appreciated.
After he says that he tilts his head, gazing straight at him. ]
You're one to say something like that, though! You'll hear and feel everything, anyway. [ No ire or anything there (just a vulnerability, but in this moment it isn't a negative sort), because after that he says: ]
But don't forget, I can't read minds or anything! So ... if you're offering something like that, I hope you're aware that you can - and perhaps are willing to do the same.
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True... I have to remember to speak to them, don't I. [his eyes crinkle a bit.] Even if I already know...they would fluster you.
[because admittedly, spending so much time around James and Finn has gotten him into the practice of perceiving people more physically than psychically - forms as features, not just function. that said...Yzak's one of the fairer-looking ones. coupled with the little, bubbling moments of delight at the prolonged company makes him very endearing.]
I won't even ask if you're prepared for that...because I believe the answer would be rather emphatic.
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But hey, what do you mean flustered!? [ He says that outloud, automatically, but Blue will feel the immediate self-awareness that, okay, he's got him there. He knows how he gets sometimes. Ugh.
Still, he does add, because he's him: ] I'm prepared for anything!
[ Yzak you know not what you speak of. ]
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That kind of determination...I definitely wasn't ready to face it, back then. But it's a very good quality on you, Yzak. I'm grateful for it.
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-as well as the way he easily deflates from it when Blue continues.
And he can never brush off a compliment, so. ]
Well, I've got plenty of those. [ Good qualities. ]
When do you mean, exactly? By back then?
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while folding his hands in his lap, eyes downcast toward them:] Our first proper encounter. Braccia. I had...only been awake a handful of days. Everything...was so confusing. Disorienting. So many strange, new things...vibrant minds... I definitely wasn't prepared for any of it.
[he looks back over, his smile a little soberer.]
I would've been in a great deal of trouble...had you not helped me out then. Despite the frustration I had caused you at the onset. [and before he can scoff and cut in:] Though I know that hardly matters to you, because you were focused on taking care of everyone, frustrating or not.
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[ ... ]
But it's not like I can't say the same thing, even though I didn't have the luxury of being new to how things worked on missions and within our team. Strange new things still find me surprisingly unprepared, I'll admit.
[ He crosses his arms, thinking back to what Blue said about trust, Viveca... those hurts from his own universe making it so hard for him to believe in her. ]
Even back home, when it comes to the Naturals; determination, preparedness for anything, and the willingness to adapt. I have that all, too! But even back there, it's something everybody is working on.
[ Memory of a feeling comes through, Yzak speaking to his comrades, wishing to understand how they came to the conclusion that they did to fight to end the war on their own terms, that the future was not for Naturals or Coordinators, but both. "I don't understand how you came to that conclusion, so I've decided to search for it myself." ]
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That adaptability... I admire it in humans. In you. It gets a little hard to change...when you've been alive for so long, living the same circumstances.
You'll have to help me along a while more...when it gets hard to adjust.
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[ It's a simple statement, but it means so much. Even some of the smallest changes can be just as hard to adjust to as the bigger ones. And Yzak himself trips up on many of those small ones, still. ]
I can at least offer to do what I'm able to, on that front. Because while I have only the best end-result in mind, I'm not ruling out coming across hardship myself.
But it's like those decorations we put up earlier.
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[Blue looks a little puzzled. is he making an analogy in some way? he's not sure he sees it.]
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So I'll help you along when I can. But there are things I'll probably end up needing assistance with as well, as we continue on this mission.
[ He admits that, but then quickly adds: ]
...
Though, I'm sure it won't be much. [ All hot air there. ]
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I understand what you're saying, Yzak. If my abilities...are useful to you, then you'll have them.
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Although I assumed as much regardless! It's not as if we haven't been doing that already.
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Being able to add to that bit of happiness in you...[nod.] That's what I want to do.
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Who wouldn't be pleased to hear something like that!?
[ He says, admitting it in his own weird, roundabout way. But the feeling that comes along with it is a very clear, obvious yes that he knows he can't cover up like this. ]
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Then...I'll do my best. To understand...what does make you happy. Even if you don't say it.
It's the least I can do.