[ Nathan doesn't look. He knows he shouldn't expect to see Charles, understands almost immediately that the reassurance is being given to him wordlessly completely deliberately, so as not to unsettle those traveling with him. And because it is reassurance, and understanding that comes with perhaps being able to feel some of the thoughts he doesn't allow to take definitive shape, Nathan appreciates it even more.
The sentiment isn't voiced with thoughts, but a feeling of glowing appreciation. The words come after, spoken into the chasm of his mind rather than uttered out loud. ]
You shouldn't be wandering in other people's heads, Charles. All this anxiety and paranoia can't be good for you.
[ That was assuming Charles was even looking, but if the paranoia was getting to him too he wouldn't put it past him to take little peeks despite his nature. The temptation would surely become overwhelming. Or maybe that was just Nathan, desperately wondering if the people with him might be losing faith. If only he could look inside their minds and find out... ]
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The sentiment isn't voiced with thoughts, but a feeling of glowing appreciation. The words come after, spoken into the chasm of his mind rather than uttered out loud. ]
You shouldn't be wandering in other people's heads, Charles. All this anxiety and paranoia can't be good for you.
[ That was assuming Charles was even looking, but if the paranoia was getting to him too he wouldn't put it past him to take little peeks despite his nature. The temptation would surely become overwhelming. Or maybe that was just Nathan, desperately wondering if the people with him might be losing faith. If only he could look inside their minds and find out... ]