I'm not assuming. I know there's something in there, even if I don't know exactly what. It's not just from the pull.
[Raine paused, and decided they'd remain vague. This is a public place, still. But they've done this dance before. They've dealt with the fear of the unknown and the fear of everyone around them and wishing they could hide from what will kill them if they don't do something about it. Running wasn't an option.]
But don't pretend you don't have a clue who I may be talking about. Or be ignorant to the fact that other offworlders- even people you and I consider friends- may want to take advantage of whatever's in the house.
[There's a twinge of sympathy, though. They do feel bad that he's scared.]
I understand you're afraid of this. But I'd rather be able to have some sway in how things turn out for this world. Hiding never worked at home. It won't work here.
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[Raine paused, and decided they'd remain vague. This is a public place, still. But they've done this dance before. They've dealt with the fear of the unknown and the fear of everyone around them and wishing they could hide from what will kill them if they don't do something about it. Running wasn't an option.]
But don't pretend you don't have a clue who I may be talking about. Or be ignorant to the fact that other offworlders- even people you and I consider friends- may want to take advantage of whatever's in the house.
[There's a twinge of sympathy, though. They do feel bad that he's scared.]
I understand you're afraid of this. But I'd rather be able to have some sway in how things turn out for this world. Hiding never worked at home. It won't work here.