[ And for a moment, he doesn't have an answer. Beyond 'because I can take it' or 'it wouldn't matter if I were the one hurt', both of which will be easily countered in any argument.
Instead, he lifts a hand to rub at the bridge of his nose. Time to adjust focus. ]
I'm not going to turn back on anyone who's hurt and needs help.
That's usually a sign that they're around someone they wouldn't want to advertise a weakness to, yes.
[ A sigh. ]
I know you won't trust him. But trust me. He won't hurt anyone here of his own volition. I can't say beyond that because...well. All of us are at the city's mercy, in that regard.
I trust you, but I don't think I can trust you in the future when it involves him. [It seemed like a good idea to be honest when it came to this sort of thing.]
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Instead, he lifts a hand to rub at the bridge of his nose. Time to adjust focus. ]
I'm not going to turn back on anyone who's hurt and needs help.
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[ A sigh. ]
I know you won't trust him. But trust me. He won't hurt anyone here of his own volition. I can't say beyond that because...well. All of us are at the city's mercy, in that regard.
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I'm glad to see that you are safe and I'm sorry you had to go through it. I can get out of your hair.
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But I'll be fine. I always am.
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