"I couldn't have. But I didn't stop ti consider the possibilities. What if Jon Sims had said them to you? He's from a version of my world. I should have... at least talked to you in person. Explained better."
The moment Chris' hand leaves his back in keenly felt, but at least its back a moment later, on his arm. He wishes he could see more easily, but Chris is on his blind side, trusted there, and Jacob has to fully turn his head to see Chris' movements or expression even somewhat.
"We should talk about it. And ypu should talk to me about whatever you're holding back." He says, after Chris' pause goes on too long. He had wanted to talk about them, but Chris needs to talk about this, and Jacob wants to give him every opportunity to do so.
"I know you have your duty. I know you care about it. But please, Chris, do not hold back from saying what you need to say."
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Date: 2022-12-12 07:45 pm (UTC)The moment Chris' hand leaves his back in keenly felt, but at least its back a moment later, on his arm. He wishes he could see more easily, but Chris is on his blind side, trusted there, and Jacob has to fully turn his head to see Chris' movements or expression even somewhat.
"We should talk about it. And ypu should talk to me about whatever you're holding back." He says, after Chris' pause goes on too long. He had wanted to talk about them, but Chris needs to talk about this, and Jacob wants to give him every opportunity to do so.
"I know you have your duty. I know you care about it. But please, Chris, do not hold back from saying what you need to say."