Daniel will definitely let Robby work on the paste first - knowing that the other probably shouldn't wait for too long to mix it all together, especially given the odd qualities of Daniel's own blood outside of his body, not to mention that maybe Robby's blood could get weird when it's out there for too long as well for all they know..
But when there's even a slight pause in the mixing, the man will reach out towards Robby, a hand gently grabbing a hold of the arm where the boy punctured his skin earlier.
He knows it's just a small wound. It's not even really bleeding, but.. well, would Daniel truly be Daniel if he didn't fuss over the little things, even when there's no need to?
It means that his other hand gently comes to rest on top of the slight wound, remaining there for a moment, and leaving a thin layer of ice that sits over the wound when Daniel lifts his hand again, listening to Robby speak all the while.
"Of course I do," he says, making sure to keep his voice gentle - if not just because he doesn't want to give Robby the impression that he's making fun of the boy for asking such an obvious question.
There's no way Daniel is going back on this one now, after all. Robby is his son, so a familial bond only makes sense.
"I.." He pauses.
There's a moment of thought here - and a decision made. His smile a little more awkward as he adds: "I really don't like the platonic friendship bonds, anyway."
There's an implication in those words, though without context, it's impossible for the boy to guess the exact meaning behind them. But that's exactly why Daniel said them this way. It means that if Robby wants to know, he can ask, and this time Daniel will actually tell him, rather than keeping it all to himself. (Openness - he remembers how much Robby values it, how much things behind hid from him bothered him, though this certainly isn't anywhere on the scale of Johnny only later telling Robby about his death.)
And if he doesn't want to know, they can skip over it. It's not like Daniel is going to mind not talking about one of his most actively traumatizing moments in Trench, after all. Putting the choice in Robby's hands is his way of showing active trust and faith in his son.
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But when there's even a slight pause in the mixing, the man will reach out towards Robby, a hand gently grabbing a hold of the arm where the boy punctured his skin earlier.
He knows it's just a small wound. It's not even really bleeding, but.. well, would Daniel truly be Daniel if he didn't fuss over the little things, even when there's no need to?
It means that his other hand gently comes to rest on top of the slight wound, remaining there for a moment, and leaving a thin layer of ice that sits over the wound when Daniel lifts his hand again, listening to Robby speak all the while.
"Of course I do," he says, making sure to keep his voice gentle - if not just because he doesn't want to give Robby the impression that he's making fun of the boy for asking such an obvious question.
There's no way Daniel is going back on this one now, after all. Robby is his son, so a familial bond only makes sense.
"I.." He pauses.
There's a moment of thought here - and a decision made. His smile a little more awkward as he adds: "I really don't like the platonic friendship bonds, anyway."
There's an implication in those words, though without context, it's impossible for the boy to guess the exact meaning behind them. But that's exactly why Daniel said them this way. It means that if Robby wants to know, he can ask, and this time Daniel will actually tell him, rather than keeping it all to himself. (Openness - he remembers how much Robby values it, how much things behind hid from him bothered him, though this certainly isn't anywhere on the scale of Johnny only later telling Robby about his death.)
And if he doesn't want to know, they can skip over it. It's not like Daniel is going to mind not talking about one of his most actively traumatizing moments in Trench, after all. Putting the choice in Robby's hands is his way of showing active trust and faith in his son.
"But a familial bond with you sounds perfect."