[ But his concern isn't unwelcome. It's true Qubit runs himself hard, and once in a while he does need to be reminded of these things. And the undisguised concern for his well-being reminds him of Newt, a bit, only subtler and with boundaries. So he's still smiling as he gets to his feet. ]
Well, you don't need to worry about me too much. I've been doing this for a long time, I can take care of myself.
[ If anything, he functions better when he's got a crisis to keep him busy. An anchor, if you will, that can keep him focused outward, away from the event horizon within. I mean, uh, what black hole of self-loathing? Ha ha, there's no such thing. Anyway, if there's nothing else to discuss - ]
At any rate, thanks for your help, Ben. This was very informative. [ He pats him once on the shoulder on his way out, with a hand that's firm but not rough. ] We will find a solution for all this. I promise.
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[ But his concern isn't unwelcome. It's true Qubit runs himself hard, and once in a while he does need to be reminded of these things. And the undisguised concern for his well-being reminds him of Newt, a bit, only subtler and with boundaries. So he's still smiling as he gets to his feet. ]
Well, you don't need to worry about me too much. I've been doing this for a long time, I can take care of myself.
[ If anything, he functions better when he's got a crisis to keep him busy. An anchor, if you will, that can keep him focused outward, away from the event horizon within. I mean, uh, what black hole of self-loathing? Ha ha, there's no such thing. Anyway, if there's nothing else to discuss - ]
At any rate, thanks for your help, Ben. This was very informative. [ He pats him once on the shoulder on his way out, with a hand that's firm but not rough. ] We will find a solution for all this. I promise.