[ gah - at least he doesn't topple ass over end into the swamp, himself, and instead just falls back onto his elbows as he blinks rapidly. but he doesn't take it personally, considering trauma responses. he'll stay right there and hold up his hands a little, voice lowering like he's talking to a spooked horse. ]
Asa, hey hey hey - it's okay, I won't touch you again, easy, easy -
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Asa, hey hey hey - it's okay, I won't touch you again, easy, easy -