[Crane inhales deeply through his nose and grips his fingers together a little tighter; the reaction from yanking Chilton's chain had been caused by rhetorical questioning. The longer this conversation had flowed, the more oppressive it had become. The uncomfortable worry that another man was on his level, and all the concern over being stabbed in the back.
Better to do it first than be a victim.
But Chilton's acid words vanish first, and then his ire. He feels frustrated, but it doesn't show on his facade. He tingles everywhere but holds his nerve and politely bows his head.]
Thank you.
[Politeness, Jonathan. Control.]
I suppose this is good night, then. Goodnight, Frederick.
[Oh, he so much wanted to put doctor, but, control.]
no subject
Better to do it first than be a victim.
But Chilton's acid words vanish first, and then his ire. He feels frustrated, but it doesn't show on his facade. He tingles everywhere but holds his nerve and politely bows his head.]
Thank you.
[Politeness, Jonathan. Control.]
I suppose this is good night, then. Goodnight, Frederick.
[Oh, he so much wanted to put doctor, but, control.]