Plenty makes him want to collapse and sleep for another 24 hours, just to let his mind process everything that's happened, then some more for his body to revitalize. And then there's Jade's reassurance that he'll be given time. He sighs, closing his eyes as he enjoys the gesture. The gentle touch of a warm hand. It's brief, but it's like a band-aid being put over his worries.
"Okay."
Not his questions, though. He feels calmer, less caged. It enables him to think about his next words instead of asking what he knows won't be answered and perhaps even anger Jade. Chewing on his bottom lip, Shinjirou leans forward, lowering his head. If he behaves in a more docile manner, maybe it'll help. It sort of worked with the party guests, didn't it? With Jade, it's not even that difficult.
"You're not like those men. You don't like those men. You want something different than they do. I'm not sure what it is and I'm not asking. Just. Am I right?"
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"Okay."
Not his questions, though. He feels calmer, less caged. It enables him to think about his next words instead of asking what he knows won't be answered and perhaps even anger Jade. Chewing on his bottom lip, Shinjirou leans forward, lowering his head. If he behaves in a more docile manner, maybe it'll help. It sort of worked with the party guests, didn't it? With Jade, it's not even that difficult.
"You're not like those men. You don't like those men. You want something different than they do. I'm not sure what it is and I'm not asking. Just. Am I right?"