Preference, to him, is not a consideration. Practicalities are what matter, and the practical thing is to play to each of their abilities. That'll also put his back to her light source, and that suits him well enough; the more at home his eyes are in the dark, the more at home he'll be in this place. The better off he'll be.
He does not think too long, or at all, on any of this. He only walks forward. He'll want to keep at least an arm's length between the two of them until they know there's no fighting to be done, but of course he can only do that as long as he can see her. If that changes he'll try to listen for her footsteps - hers, and those of whatever's making that hissing.
The floor makes wet noises under his own steps, gives under his weight but is reluctant to let go, adding an extra squelching tug to the sound of his walk. If that noise is his alone - maybe due to the shape of his shoes, or maybe this place just treats him differently - that'll be alright. It would draw attention toward him, which is probably the best strategy here.
Even without that extra pull at the end of every step his pace wouldn't be quick. It's more steady than it is quick. His manner is more alert than it is tense. Probably for the best, not to be tense in a place where relief from the horrors is not much more than a vague memory, or maybe a dream.
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Preference, to him, is not a consideration. Practicalities are what matter, and the practical thing is to play to each of their abilities. That'll also put his back to her light source, and that suits him well enough; the more at home his eyes are in the dark, the more at home he'll be in this place. The better off he'll be.
He does not think too long, or at all, on any of this. He only walks forward. He'll want to keep at least an arm's length between the two of them until they know there's no fighting to be done, but of course he can only do that as long as he can see her. If that changes he'll try to listen for her footsteps - hers, and those of whatever's making that hissing.
The floor makes wet noises under his own steps, gives under his weight but is reluctant to let go, adding an extra squelching tug to the sound of his walk. If that noise is his alone - maybe due to the shape of his shoes, or maybe this place just treats him differently - that'll be alright. It would draw attention toward him, which is probably the best strategy here.
Even without that extra pull at the end of every step his pace wouldn't be quick. It's more steady than it is quick. His manner is more alert than it is tense. Probably for the best, not to be tense in a place where relief from the horrors is not much more than a vague memory, or maybe a dream.