[ Wash sees that gleam, definitely. It makes it quite a bit harder to pull himself down from that irritation, but he's practiced at this, at least, always with control. He does seem distinctly calmer, now, but still not entirely. The mask's not quite as smooth, not quite as polished. ]
What do you think, Byerly?
[ Back to that, then, but it's more defensive this time. It's not quite so simple, he does loathe himself and so desperately think that most of the people he cares for will do better without him -- but of course, he's selfish. Can't help but want them close. ]
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What do you think, Byerly?
[ Back to that, then, but it's more defensive this time. It's not quite so simple, he does loathe himself and so desperately think that most of the people he cares for will do better without him -- but of course, he's selfish. Can't help but want them close. ]