[ Sometimes Paul wonders if he comes on too strong. Other times he wonders if he's not doing enough. But acclimating Daryl to touches like that, to quiet looks that mean more than they let on, is fine by him. Eventually, he knows, Daryl might return the sentiments. Easier to wait and keep waiting than to get a firm no, anyway.
It's difficult to wait patiently for Daryl to finish but he does anyway, keeping an eye out for anything. When nothing happens it's a relief - by the time Daryl's ready to go Paul's shoulder is stiffening a little toward something sore-but-still-usable but he ignores it, pulling the bike out and getting it started. From then on it's a matter of silent directions: gestures, pointing, exaggerated nods.
It's not long until they arrive at the edge of a ... well it's smaller than a canyon, bigger than a gully, but most importantly it's good enough to get the job done. As soon as he turns the bike off and gets back on his feet, he's taking a breath and waiting for Daryl to get out. ]
This is the best bet. Once it's down there, the plant life should cover it from sight unless you're really looking hard for it.
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It's difficult to wait patiently for Daryl to finish but he does anyway, keeping an eye out for anything. When nothing happens it's a relief - by the time Daryl's ready to go Paul's shoulder is stiffening a little toward something sore-but-still-usable but he ignores it, pulling the bike out and getting it started. From then on it's a matter of silent directions: gestures, pointing, exaggerated nods.
It's not long until they arrive at the edge of a ... well it's smaller than a canyon, bigger than a gully, but most importantly it's good enough to get the job done. As soon as he turns the bike off and gets back on his feet, he's taking a breath and waiting for Daryl to get out. ]
This is the best bet. Once it's down there, the plant life should cover it from sight unless you're really looking hard for it.