“I don’t know what…”
“What are you doing?”
“Planning.”
“Really, because it looks like you’re pouting.”
”Why aren’t you saying I told you so?”
“It’s not my style.”
“You love saying I told you so.”
“Not today, I don’t. Sure, I wouldn’t care about this girl, normally. Anymore than I’m obligated to care about stopping crimes, that is. But she’s important to you. And I’m not about to rub salt on an open wound.”
“Do you think…”
“Stop it. You’ve never let yourself sink in a rut before, don’t you dare start now.”
“But Ter… I-“
“She’s not family. Do you really care about this girl so much?”
“I don’t think I’ve ever been this scared before.”
“… OK. How can I help?”