We've all got our own reasons for fighting. It's in my nature to protect, it's...
[He pauses cutting to look at the back of his right hand. He can't see it, and it would blend in with the blood even if he could, but he knows his number is still there. Sitting over the scar, mocking his inability to escape his brand. To escape what he is.]
I was made, specifically, to be a leader. That means concern for the people I'm responsible for is written into my DNA. I don't expect everyone else to be that focused on other people. But, you helped me out when we were investigating what happened to Ai and Harley, and you did your best to help calm Alexia down after they read that note. That already makes you part of the team. And for what it's worth? I'm sorry I've been such an ass to you. So, truce?
[He puts his knife down and holds out his hand. His fingers and palm are covered with blood, but it's not like Eric's hands aren't already worse.]
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[He pauses cutting to look at the back of his right hand. He can't see it, and it would blend in with the blood even if he could, but he knows his number is still there. Sitting over the scar, mocking his inability to escape his brand. To escape what he is.]
I was made, specifically, to be a leader. That means concern for the people I'm responsible for is written into my DNA. I don't expect everyone else to be that focused on other people. But, you helped me out when we were investigating what happened to Ai and Harley, and you did your best to help calm Alexia down after they read that note. That already makes you part of the team. And for what it's worth? I'm sorry I've been such an ass to you. So, truce?
[He puts his knife down and holds out his hand. His fingers and palm are covered with blood, but it's not like Eric's hands aren't already worse.]