[Okaaaay. Here goes-! Douman is not at all sure that he can do it - forget about lying about what he feels, he's always been terrible at that - but if he wants to keep at least a shred of respect from his new follower, he has to do this!
So he lets his feet touch the ground. First the good one, then the other and- ]
Ouch! S-See?? I can still stand! [He wobbles for a moment but then pulls himself together and stands a little straighter, looking obviously pale and in pain, but also a little proud of himself.] A-and I can even do this!
[He holds on to Sakura's arm for safety as he lifts his had foot and oh! That actually does feel better, even as he wriggles first only his toes and then the whole foot.]
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So he lets his feet touch the ground. First the good one, then the other and- ]
Ouch! S-See?? I can still stand! [He wobbles for a moment but then pulls himself together and stands a little straighter, looking obviously pale and in pain, but also a little proud of himself.] A-and I can even do this!
[He holds on to Sakura's arm for safety as he lifts his had foot and oh! That actually does feel better, even as he wriggles first only his toes and then the whole foot.]