[Poe is looking right at him, and it feels like the first time they've made real, genuine eye-contact since he arrived. John doesn't flinch away. Stands his ground, like Poe is standing his.
He's almost relieved. They've been walking, talking, and fighting around this the entire time John's been here, pushing it down and away, for another day, the right day, that will probably never come. There's never a right time.]
What I'd say now is different. I don't know if you'd like it any more or less, but if you really want to know... [And as much as John hates to be open about his own insecurities and fear--] I'll tell you.
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Date: 2019-06-09 03:05 am (UTC)[Poe is looking right at him, and it feels like the first time they've made real, genuine eye-contact since he arrived. John doesn't flinch away. Stands his ground, like Poe is standing his.
He's almost relieved. They've been walking, talking, and fighting around this the entire time John's been here, pushing it down and away, for another day, the right day, that will probably never come. There's never a right time.]
What I'd say now is different. I don't know if you'd like it any more or less, but if you really want to know... [And as much as John hates to be open about his own insecurities and fear--] I'll tell you.