[Even through his anger, he recognises that vaguely horse-like shape. At first he thinks of Taiki's companions, as he can hear the crying, but it seems to be coming from the blue figure itself.
England stops in his tracks, staring at the scene. He recognises those sobs; he's certainly heard them enough. He knows that there's nothing he can really do, nothing he can say that will make this better. Perhaps someone else, but not him.
Still, he cannot idly stand by while Taiki is so distressed, if it's really him. Even if he can't offer much in the way of comfort, it feels wrong to walk away. His voice is tense in a strange way when he addresses the young kirin:] Taiki?
his entire life is sad bitties
England stops in his tracks, staring at the scene. He recognises those sobs; he's certainly heard them enough. He knows that there's nothing he can really do, nothing he can say that will make this better. Perhaps someone else, but not him.
Still, he cannot idly stand by while Taiki is so distressed, if it's really him. Even if he can't offer much in the way of comfort, it feels wrong to walk away. His voice is tense in a strange way when he addresses the young kirin:] Taiki?