[Even if it's a different version, one that most likely isn't completely crazy or going to stab him in the back, he doesn't want to deal with it. Once was bad enough. Twice was stupid. Three times would be insanity.]
He coped well enough. He never knew me. He existed because I left and because I left, he found you. [Another motion of his hand.] You should be thanking me, as long as he doesn't betray you.
[Ian notices that flare, but opts not to say anything, even though the look he's giving his counterpart makes it obvious he's noticed.]
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[Even if it's a different version, one that most likely isn't completely crazy or going to stab him in the back, he doesn't want to deal with it. Once was bad enough. Twice was stupid. Three times would be insanity.]
He coped well enough. He never knew me. He existed because I left and because I left, he found you. [Another motion of his hand.] You should be thanking me, as long as he doesn't betray you.
[Ian notices that flare, but opts not to say anything, even though the look he's giving his counterpart makes it obvious he's noticed.]
I had hope, before. Somehow.