Before he even hears the voice, it's the footsteps that give Nier's identity away. He'd recognize the gait and weight of those footfalls anywhere, especially by now. That said, hearing him call his name pushes out any insecurities he might've had on the identity of the person approaching him.
The hand that finds the crown of his head is simply an added bonus.]
Nier! You're here too?!
[There's a surge of joy and relief that hits him all at once, as he instinctively presses the heels of his palms into his eyes even harder, more so to prevent any tears from falling, rather than blind himself further.
And here he was thinking he was dead and alone! He really is pretty lucky, isn't he?]
Aha...you know I can't do that. My eyes are preeetty unsightly, remember?
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Before he even hears the voice, it's the footsteps that give Nier's identity away. He'd recognize the gait and weight of those footfalls anywhere, especially by now. That said, hearing him call his name pushes out any insecurities he might've had on the identity of the person approaching him.
The hand that finds the crown of his head is simply an added bonus.]
Nier! You're here too?!
[There's a surge of joy and relief that hits him all at once, as he instinctively presses the heels of his palms into his eyes even harder, more so to prevent any tears from falling, rather than blind himself further.
And here he was thinking he was dead and alone! He really is pretty lucky, isn't he?]
Aha...you know I can't do that. My eyes are preeetty unsightly, remember?
[At least his shitty puns seem to be intact?]