[They were getting closer, little by little, and Aidan couldn't deny that this scared him. But even more so he felt determined to work this out, to be strong and patient and listen and do whatever there was in his power to make this okay.
Still cautious he shifted a little closer, just an inch or two. To show that he was there, that he'd keep Helix safe, but not so close so it felt like he was crowding him. Horses and halters.]