[ tighnari knows full well that overcoming a panic attack isn't as easy as a few little words, but it seems like his presence is helping, that his words are piercing the thick veil that kaveh shields himself with, however minutely. it's enough. it'll have to be enough. ]

You have nothing to apologize for.

[ he says gently, still coaching kaveh's breathing. in. out. in. out.

tighnari's hands smooth over kaveh's shoulders, then down his arms, taking his trembling hands. ]

Just try to think about that, okay? Try to think about why that is. Why you wouldn't blame me. Let's get you up and dried off, all right?