[ John can see it: a trace of something he can relate to all too well. the difference between a civilian and a veteran at times like these is clear to those who have experienced the other side. ]
Yeah. [ spoken gently. me too goes unsaid - as does his lack of optimism that their hopes will be granted. ] Just as long as we're careful.
[ the situation is different, again, for refugees. for now they're safe in their sidelessness, but that won't be forever if these frictions keep brewing. they're going to need to watch how they play it. but that's something to worry about as time goes forward - not right now.
John's watching Thomas steadily, focus calm and centred, ready to meet his eye when he comes back. provide some silent assurance. ]
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Yeah. [ spoken gently. me too goes unsaid - as does his lack of optimism that their hopes will be granted. ] Just as long as we're careful.
[ the situation is different, again, for refugees. for now they're safe in their sidelessness, but that won't be forever if these frictions keep brewing. they're going to need to watch how they play it. but that's something to worry about as time goes forward - not right now.
John's watching Thomas steadily, focus calm and centred, ready to meet his eye when he comes back. provide some silent assurance. ]