[Gabriel had never given Zenyatta reason to doubt his competence; now he was proving himself regardless, snapping to action with a calm care that belied the nervous energy he could feel thrumming through his body like an electrical current.
The little shape of the kitten disappeared into the towel beneath a series of vigorous rubs. For a moment Zenyatta sensed nothing but residual heat.]
Gabriel- [a hand reaching for his shoulder, hovering, and then- then it faltered. His voice softened: what he sounded was wondering, as if he were looking upon the night sky.] ... it is breathing. Can you feel it?
[Only then did he finally make contact. Some tense part of his processor leapt and twisted his core- but his attention was elsewhere.]
How wonderful...! [He exhaled softly- needlessly- then turned his attention back to the queen squirming before them.] Well done, my beautiful girl. You are doing so well.
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The little shape of the kitten disappeared into the towel beneath a series of vigorous rubs. For a moment Zenyatta sensed nothing but residual heat.]
Gabriel- [a hand reaching for his shoulder, hovering, and then- then it faltered. His voice softened: what he sounded was wondering, as if he were looking upon the night sky.] ... it is breathing. Can you feel it?
[Only then did he finally make contact. Some tense part of his processor leapt and twisted his core- but his attention was elsewhere.]
How wonderful...! [He exhaled softly- needlessly- then turned his attention back to the queen squirming before them.] Well done, my beautiful girl. You are doing so well.