[ It's useful to look ahead, to consider the other obstacles. Especially when she's in the position she's in. Simultaneously vulnerable and a threat. But he also recognizes it's the fastest way to tie oneself in knots, to lose track of the smaller pieces. Big picture planning was useful, just not always in a situation that can induce panic just by looking at it top down.
This might've been how he got through the Fischer job with his sanity relatively intact.
There's no surprise on his face at her admission—because of course, it makes sense. Instead, he nods, something like an acknowledgement at first. ]
Trust me, even for the rest of us, that's true. [ He considers his words, weighing how helpful it might be. Maybe tracking off the subject of her powers for a second could be useful. ]
I mean. I like men—and women— but it's a universally known fact men are assholes, yeah? Trying to sort through jackasses any time you wanna have a good time? Most of the time, not even fucking worth it.
[ God he really hates the rest of his gender ] You go at your own pace for now. Cross bridges when they show, otherwise you're gonna drive yourself crazy.
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[ It's useful to look ahead, to consider the other obstacles. Especially when she's in the position she's in. Simultaneously vulnerable and a threat. But he also recognizes it's the fastest way to tie oneself in knots, to lose track of the smaller pieces. Big picture planning was useful, just not always in a situation that can induce panic just by looking at it top down.
This might've been how he got through the Fischer job with his sanity relatively intact.
There's no surprise on his face at her admission—because of course, it makes sense. Instead, he nods, something like an acknowledgement at first. ]
Trust me, even for the rest of us, that's true. [ He considers his words, weighing how helpful it might be. Maybe tracking off the subject of her powers for a second could be useful. ]
I mean. I like men—and women— but it's a universally known fact men are assholes, yeah? Trying to sort through jackasses any time you wanna have a good time? Most of the time, not even fucking worth it.
[ God he really hates the rest of his gender ] You go at your own pace for now. Cross bridges when they show, otherwise you're gonna drive yourself crazy.