It sounds like you really have. No one should have to, but... it happens.
[john has seen it happen time and time again. he experienced a loss of innocence at a very young age himself, but sometimes he'll see kids stumbling into the lair, still young, still young enough to keep some of that innocence (even stephen has it still, and john doesn't want him to lose it much as he argues with him on things).
there's a tiny smile from him when she waves it off. he thinks maybe he was trying to justify himself... to himself ultimately. and he doesn't say he's not human (hasn't considered himself human since jedikiah said he was the only human who would ever accept john.)]
You're very insightful and wise. It's never been something I've been able to allow myself to do. People are counting on me. Not nearly as many as those who rely on you. Do you ever not deal with reality for awhile? [it's said with a quiet, warmth to it as he sends her a tiny smile.] You can call me John.
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[john has seen it happen time and time again. he experienced a loss of innocence at a very young age himself, but sometimes he'll see kids stumbling into the lair, still young, still young enough to keep some of that innocence (even stephen has it still, and john doesn't want him to lose it much as he argues with him on things).
there's a tiny smile from him when she waves it off. he thinks maybe he was trying to justify himself... to himself ultimately. and he doesn't say he's not human (hasn't considered himself human since jedikiah said he was the only human who would ever accept john.)]
You're very insightful and wise. It's never been something I've been able to allow myself to do. People are counting on me. Not nearly as many as those who rely on you. Do you ever not deal with reality for awhile? [it's said with a quiet, warmth to it as he sends her a tiny smile.] You can call me John.