He'd ask, he'd press, just because he looks trustworthy doesn't mean he should've told him something so vital. Was it a gamble, in hopes of getting something in turn, information or a new ally -- or was it what Wash thinks it is, when he saw just how tired and worn he seemed, a look he recognizes in himself not that many years ago, that he'd just reached a point where everything had to break?
Wash just watches him empty the bottle, instead. ]
I can imagine. For your sake, I'll hope that judgment doesn't come just from the drink. [ A breath, and he pushes himself to stand. ] I need some air, Illyan.
[ Illyan, not Vorkosigan, a deliberate choice. Enough secrets, for one day, and a man like Wash who's spent his life lying so very carefully is more than overwhelmed by it. He already knows this is going to be another sleepless night. ]
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He'd ask, he'd press, just because he looks trustworthy doesn't mean he should've told him something so vital. Was it a gamble, in hopes of getting something in turn, information or a new ally -- or was it what Wash thinks it is, when he saw just how tired and worn he seemed, a look he recognizes in himself not that many years ago, that he'd just reached a point where everything had to break?
Wash just watches him empty the bottle, instead. ]
I can imagine. For your sake, I'll hope that judgment doesn't come just from the drink. [ A breath, and he pushes himself to stand. ] I need some air, Illyan.
[ Illyan, not Vorkosigan, a deliberate choice. Enough secrets, for one day, and a man like Wash who's spent his life lying so very carefully is more than overwhelmed by it. He already knows this is going to be another sleepless night. ]