[The paper thin veneer that he's done so poor a job of holding together shatters shortly after Jin provides him with that reassuring gesture. He sniffles first, the last of his defenses crumpling, and tears finally slide down his cheeks.
He's felt emasculated so often in this place, but never more than just now, because a very old part of him is sure that Jin never look at him the same way again.]
I can't tell you.
[Asher petulantly rubs an eye with one hand like a toddler, yelling at himself.]
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He's felt emasculated so often in this place, but never more than just now, because a very old part of him is sure that Jin never look at him the same way again.]
I can't tell you.
[Asher petulantly rubs an eye with one hand like a toddler, yelling at himself.]
God, I'm such a wuss!