[Vander is nodding in agreement as Amos talks about making the best of a bad situation. There’s something comforting about having the chance to be frank about such topics—with someone who’s also dealt with his own share of tough shit in life from the sound of it, no less. Sometimes, you just need to accept that things don’t always go your way, but the experiences are no less valuable for it. Make the best of what you’ve got.
He gives Amos a nod and then waves the bartender over to order them more drinks. He picks up his own glass, eyeing the remainder of the orange drink within it as he speaks.]
It’s not my typical sort of drink, but it ain’t half bad. And I can’t complain about feeling serene either. [He laughs.] Definitely worth a try.
[Speaking of picking up on each other’s feelings—]
You know, I’ve always prided myself on being able to read people pretty well. [It certainly came in handy when he took up bartending back home.] But this empathy thing we’ve got going on is on a whole ‘nother level.
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He gives Amos a nod and then waves the bartender over to order them more drinks. He picks up his own glass, eyeing the remainder of the orange drink within it as he speaks.]
It’s not my typical sort of drink, but it ain’t half bad. And I can’t complain about feeling serene either. [He laughs.] Definitely worth a try.
[Speaking of picking up on each other’s feelings—]
You know, I’ve always prided myself on being able to read people pretty well. [It certainly came in handy when he took up bartending back home.] But this empathy thing we’ve got going on is on a whole ‘nother level.