[ He can't parse through everything that might be in there, but D has nice eyes, Amos decides. Which makes sense — they match with the rest of him.
It really does suck that he's Meridian. Amos would really prefer to not have to hurt or kill him one day, but oh well. Such is life.
He shrugs at D's apology; accepted, but it's not like he was the one or thing that killed her, so ultimately unnecessary. One of those nice thoughts normal people express that's just beyond him, he figures — but D is kind, so everything keeps lining up here. He wouldn't have said anything otherwise. ]
Children shouldn't have to, [ he agrees, easily enough, ] but parents should be looking out for them to begin with. If they can't, then that's one thing, but kids still need someone to be there for them, no matter what.
[ His delivery is matter of fact, like he's spoken the One Truth of the universe and nothing can convince him of anything otherwise. Amos looks up ahead; he can't quite see his house ahead of them just yet, but soon. Maybe a couple of blocks away now.
He keeps his eyes fixed ahead. ]
I don't know how to be more kind in their place. I need help for that part. [ This is easier than the previous subject, actually. It's actionable, not reflective. Actionable is good because then he can, well, do shit. ] I just know if a kid needs help I'll help 'em. That's something I know how to do.
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It really does suck that he's Meridian. Amos would really prefer to not have to hurt or kill him one day, but oh well. Such is life.
He shrugs at D's apology; accepted, but it's not like he was the one or thing that killed her, so ultimately unnecessary. One of those nice thoughts normal people express that's just beyond him, he figures — but D is kind, so everything keeps lining up here. He wouldn't have said anything otherwise. ]
Children shouldn't have to, [ he agrees, easily enough, ] but parents should be looking out for them to begin with. If they can't, then that's one thing, but kids still need someone to be there for them, no matter what.
[ His delivery is matter of fact, like he's spoken the One Truth of the universe and nothing can convince him of anything otherwise. Amos looks up ahead; he can't quite see his house ahead of them just yet, but soon. Maybe a couple of blocks away now.
He keeps his eyes fixed ahead. ]
I don't know how to be more kind in their place. I need help for that part. [ This is easier than the previous subject, actually. It's actionable, not reflective. Actionable is good because then he can, well, do shit. ] I just know if a kid needs help I'll help 'em. That's something I know how to do.