[ this wasn't the most difficult or powerful weave rand's had to make by miles, but it was the first time he's channeled under this much physical duress. it requires far more concentration and force of will (the latter particularly important in rand's case today) than channeling under normal circumstances. in truth, another channeler at his level of experience and lesser raw potential couldn't have done it. so if there's a long moment, maybe longer than expected, before he starts to breathe more normally...well.
he follows gwen's instructions obediently, only half-listening to her and wei wuxian talk at first. he'll be more surprised at gwen's strength and the weird webbing later, when he has more presence of mind for it.
(you know who's never heard of a superhero? this guy.) ]
An old man, [ rand adds, straightening experimentally. his head still spins a little, but that's survivable. ] Talking about the orbs, I think.
[ at least he doesn't know what else "find people who can get them all back" could be about. to wei wuxian, ]
I'm alright. I'd ask you the same, but I think it'd be quieter if you weren't.
no subject
he follows gwen's instructions obediently, only half-listening to her and wei wuxian talk at first. he'll be more surprised at gwen's strength and the weird webbing later, when he has more presence of mind for it.
(you know who's never heard of a superhero? this guy.) ]
An old man, [ rand adds, straightening experimentally. his head still spins a little, but that's survivable. ] Talking about the orbs, I think.
[ at least he doesn't know what else "find people who can get them all back" could be about. to wei wuxian, ]
I'm alright. I'd ask you the same, but I think it'd be quieter if you weren't.
[ he's HILARIOUS ]