There isn't a whole lot he can say in response to that, is there? Words have only failed him every time he's dealt with Prince Ninurrta, and the offer of a fight-- to release your anger, Jin thinks, make you amendable to reason.)-- has fallen just as flat.
Maybe this'll work. Maybe it'll do better, even if he knows it's a risk. Jin reaches for the younger boy's shoulder, his grip steady but not firm. A reassuring presence, he hopes.]
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There isn't a whole lot he can say in response to that, is there? Words have only failed him every time he's dealt with Prince Ninurrta, and the offer of a fight-- to release your anger, Jin thinks, make you amendable to reason.)-- has fallen just as flat.
Maybe this'll work. Maybe it'll do better, even if he knows it's a risk. Jin reaches for the younger boy's shoulder, his grip steady but not firm. A reassuring presence, he hopes.]
... And you're a good friend to her.