[An unfortunate bit of truth, but truth nonetheless.]
He is far more likely to listen to a frightened child than he is to me, your concerns need to be expressed to him directly. If he will not listen, then any action taken by either man is not your responsibility. You will have discharged that by making sure John knows the full weight of his actions.
[His voice is muffled as he speaks, fingers twined in his hair. The anxious, rambling tone hasn't left, leaving every sentence a run on even when short. Kid takes a shuddering breath, shaking.]
If you can't help me then--thank you for your time, Mr. Holmes. I--I'll need to go.
[Kid reaches for the tablet and hangs up in panic a moment later.]
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[An unfortunate bit of truth, but truth nonetheless.]
He is far more likely to listen to a frightened child than he is to me, your concerns need to be expressed to him directly. If he will not listen, then any action taken by either man is not your responsibility. You will have discharged that by making sure John knows the full weight of his actions.
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[His voice is muffled as he speaks, fingers twined in his hair. The anxious, rambling tone hasn't left, leaving every sentence a run on even when short. Kid takes a shuddering breath, shaking.]
If you can't help me then--thank you for your time, Mr. Holmes. I--I'll need to go.
[Kid reaches for the tablet and hangs up in panic a moment later.]