[ Jack hasn't heard Ana get that short with him in some time, at least not without it having an edge of humor to it. She's scared, and why shouldn't she be? This is worrying in its familiarity, and as far as Jack's aware it came out of nowhere.
He forces himself. Forces his eyes open, forces a focus on what could have led to this. ]
I was... [ He pauses when he realizes that he can still talk without a problem. It helps, if only slightly. His voice comes out cracked and nervous. ] I was just trying to get by without waking you up. That's all.
[ He can't tell if he feels like he's going to sink into the floor or just float away, but studying Ana's concerned expression helps to ground him. ]
no subject
He forces himself. Forces his eyes open, forces a focus on what could have led to this. ]
I was... [ He pauses when he realizes that he can still talk without a problem. It helps, if only slightly. His voice comes out cracked and nervous. ] I was just trying to get by without waking you up. That's all.
[ He can't tell if he feels like he's going to sink into the floor or just float away, but studying Ana's concerned expression helps to ground him. ]