[ Hawke nearly tells Chris off for that but instead just sighs and gives himself a moment before responding. He doesn't normally have to think so hard to just talk to someone, let alone Chris, but where they'd have an easy time of it normally he's very conscious of what's happened. It's barely been a day, of course Chris is going to be a bit rough. He's terrible at leaning on people even at the best of times, a trait they have in common and probably what made it so easy to be able to do that before.
This is different. ]
I know. You're strong as anything, Chris. I know you don't need to. But if you want to, I'm here. There's been no cost to me. I don't know what you think's been paid, but it's nothing I wouldn't gladly do without for your safety and peace of mind.
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This is different. ]
I know.
You're strong as anything, Chris. I know you don't need to.
But if you want to, I'm here.
There's been no cost to me. I don't know what you think's been paid, but it's nothing I wouldn't gladly do without for your safety and peace of mind.