[James almost laughs at the response in spite of himself. Almost. He needs way longer than before to keep from going off. This person understands nothing of how much he's fought for everything he still has, what all is even left. He made his current life when all other doors had closed. Even now, they miss the opportunity in front of their eyes, the ability to form alliances, contacts. Friends. A new path they never traversed before that they had only taken as a last resort. That they cannot see it for what it really is tears him apart, angers him in a way he doesn't understand.
Until he realizes that it's not the stranger he's angry with but whoever put it in their mind to think they had no other choice. Hydra, a distant part of his mind whispers, though he doesn't know what it means.
This person needs a catalyst, James realizes then. Someone that isn't him, someone they actually trust, to break the proverbial spell. It's not his place to contest their beliefs if they don't even realize the key in their hand. Freedom is only freedom when you know what it is, after all.
It's at least an hour before he replies this time.]
Now who’s making assumptions?
Sorry I couldn’t help, then. For whatever it’s worth, I’m always willing to lend an ear if anyone needs it. Even if you have to lie to be honest. Either way, I wish you the best, pal.
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Until he realizes that it's not the stranger he's angry with but whoever put it in their mind to think they had no other choice. Hydra, a distant part of his mind whispers, though he doesn't know what it means.
This person needs a catalyst, James realizes then. Someone that isn't him, someone they actually trust, to break the proverbial spell. It's not his place to contest their beliefs if they don't even realize the key in their hand. Freedom is only freedom when you know what it is, after all.
It's at least an hour before he replies this time.]
Now who’s making assumptions?
Sorry I couldn’t help, then. For whatever it’s worth, I’m always willing to lend an ear if anyone needs it. Even if you have to lie to be honest. Either way, I wish you the best, pal.