[ This close, the faint tension around Zevran's eyes is likely more obvious- he does not move or flinch or tense up but there's a subtle tightening of his jaw he swallows past. A distraction is required as there is a pike of fire more or less working it's way under his skin while Bruce cleans it out. Staring at the side of his face seems to work well enough.

Tanned skin, stubble, strong jaw, no real trace of an accent something seen with those that either speak many languages or lived close to dwarves- or near a large settlement of Qunari. Curious. ]

It is less the skin that worries me than what lies underneath. [ But if nothing can be done? Nothing can be done. ] If that is what you feel is best? That is what should be done.