[ It's a strange feeling, the awkward silence that falls now between you both. He doesn't mean to, but Josh's shoulder hunch at that and he waits, as if wondering if you'll add something else, the way you usually do. When it becomes clear though that the silence will only stretch on, he rocks back on his heels.
This is his internal thought process: you've been out all day, this engagement is really important, you're clearly worried. This is Jessie, he gets it. You two are tight.
He should stop bothering you and just round up the Hounds. ]
Well, [ Fishing out his phone now; checking the time.
Yeah. He should go get the others. They can set up a little early, it's the first night after all. ] I'll head off. Need to get the others ready for our shift.
[ A small smile your way now: concerned, reassuring, an offer that goes catch you later? ]
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This is his internal thought process: you've been out all day, this engagement is really important, you're clearly worried. This is Jessie, he gets it. You two are tight.
He should stop bothering you and just round up the Hounds. ]
Well, [ Fishing out his phone now; checking the time.
Yeah. He should go get the others. They can set up a little early, it's the first night after all. ] I'll head off. Need to get the others ready for our shift.
[ A small smile your way now: concerned, reassuring, an offer that goes catch you later? ]