[Wow, that's really bad. Not Rue's tidbit of wisdom, but their ability for persuasion is, uh. Lacking. That's good enough for Tim to figure they must be genuine, his scoff effectively masking what should be a dry laugh.]
I don't know. Safety's a big promise.
[His eyes are blue.
As if to prove his point, Tim forces one foot in front of the other and he loosely clutches at his left side. His shuffling is slower and more deliberate than is his norm. To him it's worthwhile.
And.
Because Rue is trying, and because Tim is Tim, he ducks his head only minutely and says,] Uhm.
no subject
I don't know. Safety's a big promise.
[His eyes are blue.
As if to prove his point, Tim forces one foot in front of the other and he loosely clutches at his left side. His shuffling is slower and more deliberate than is his norm. To him it's worthwhile.
And.
Because Rue is trying, and because Tim is Tim, he ducks his head only minutely and says,] Uhm.
I like your necklace.