[ If Sungmin needed a tether to keep him from drifting into the places where those thoughts and memories might haunt him, Dash would happily offer his hand whenever he could. Whenever Sungmin wanted. He'd gladly be that sort of anchor.

They may've just met, but there's already a feeling of old familiarity between them. Something like pieces slotting together in ways they never had before.

Dash beams. ] I'm glad. That sounds like the best way. [ His hand closes more firmly around Sungmin's. ]

I'd love to take a walk with you if you want. Just point us in the direction you'd like to go! [ Here, a chuckle works its way into his words. He's tickled and a little amused and a lot happy. Sungmin put that laughter in his voice and that smile on his face. ]