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Arthur was about to take a step back, let James recuperate himself in case he didn't want him to touch him... but instead of just pushing himself up to stand, James launched himself to his chest and Arthur was more than surprised by this sudden act. So... was it that he wasn't really disliking his touches before? why would he reject him then... what was going on here?

Arthur patted James' back like he was a little child. he could feel his chest quickly soaked with tears and the silent cry melted his heart. "Shh..... ok, I will pull the anchor up right away." he nodded, seeing now that James wasn't kidding when he said he needed to see a physician.

"hey... it's alright. I'm here. sometimes you did scare me with how quiet you went, but i would not walk out of this. so trust me, i will take care of you...." he said, thinking this little outburst was from the fear of some unknown disease affecting the selkie. James looked so helpless and now that they were this close togehter, he could spot the dark circles and how exhausted he look, on top of being sickly pale. he stroked his face and pulled him closer. "there is nothing to be worried about. no matter what was wrong with your body, i will be here to see to its recovery. you have my word." he said linking their pinkes.

Arthur kept his words as he declared. He helped James wash out the foul taste in his mouth and help him get changed, his shirt dampened with cold sweat while he vomitted. He stayed by his side and even though James never requested, he followed him onto the bed and wrapped him up securely from behind. "is this acceeptable to you? i will be here with you...." The plan was to set sail to the nearest pot once James was asleep. Arthur could sail at night so that his companion could get the medical attention he needed....