[ He's surprised by how badly he feels for frightening Gansey. Adam's own worries and anxieties are tight in his chest but this is the first time he's had to see his ( pint-sized ) friend trip over himself to reassure him. It makes him still himself, stops him from tapping his foot while they wait for the light, then keeps him from running back towards the shore. ]
It's not your fault.
[ His voice is low, firm. ] You didn't know. So it's not your fault.
[ He's glad, for the a moment, glad that he has this break before he sees Kavinsky. If they're lucky they can avoid him entirely. And Adam won't have to hit him. ] We'll get this done and then we'll go get pizza, okay? [ Work can wait.
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It's not your fault.
[ His voice is low, firm. ] You didn't know. So it's not your fault.
[ He's glad, for the a moment, glad that he has this break before he sees Kavinsky. If they're lucky they can avoid him entirely. And Adam won't have to hit him. ] We'll get this done and then we'll go get pizza, okay? [ Work can wait.
... Christ. ]