[ his eyes start on the road, but the more julius talks, the more jusis' gaze strays to him. this is definitely the most reliable person he's met since he arrived here. moreover, this is someone who's been here much longer than anyone else he knows of. there's respect, but there's pity, too. some anxiety when he realizes that could be him, a couple of months down the line.
when julius finishes, his immediate response is— ]
How long have you been here?
[ and then, remembering his manners: ]
I mean—yes. I would appreciate it if you did introduce me. I can hardly call the situation reassuring, but ... it is comforting to hear I'm not expected to blindly assimilate.
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when julius finishes, his immediate response is— ]
How long have you been here?
[ and then, remembering his manners: ]
I mean—yes. I would appreciate it if you did introduce me. I can hardly call the situation reassuring, but ... it is comforting to hear I'm not expected to blindly assimilate.