[Jeremy's still not used to thinking of the SQUIP as something physical--something you can run from. A hotel wouldn't occur to him.]
Rich knows more than I do.
[Not to mention, he's giving some much-needed direction, figuring out how to offer friendship in a way Jeremy can't seem to. He turns back, offering that much quietly. He's more than willing to help but he's still nowhere near convinced that he can do anything for L that a shot of liquor can't.
Something about that expression L shot him--it's vulnerable, unfakable, like L is taking Jeremy's words seriously despite all evidence to the contrary.]
no subject
Rich knows more than I do.
[Not to mention, he's giving some much-needed direction, figuring out how to offer friendship in a way Jeremy can't seem to. He turns back, offering that much quietly. He's more than willing to help but he's still nowhere near convinced that he can do anything for L that a shot of liquor can't.
Something about that expression L shot him--it's vulnerable, unfakable, like L is taking Jeremy's words seriously despite all evidence to the contrary.]
Or if you want to talk, I--I think we'll listen.