[ Jessica's answer earns her one more of Krouse's lingering looks, this one capped off by a short nod. The flicker of respect that comes with it cuts through his haze, weary as it is. ]
I'm starting to see why people would want to stab you.
[ Even moreso than the aggression or the attitude. There's few things people resent more than someone who makes them feel spineless by comparison.
The hologram is still standing by the hospital's front door, somehow holding onto her stack of cards. Krouse walks past her like part of the scenery and pushes the door open, leaning against it to let Jessica in after him. ]
And let me guess. [ He tips his head. ] They usually blame you.
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I'm starting to see why people would want to stab you.
[ Even moreso than the aggression or the attitude. There's few things people resent more than someone who makes them feel spineless by comparison.
The hologram is still standing by the hospital's front door, somehow holding onto her stack of cards. Krouse walks past her like part of the scenery and pushes the door open, leaning against it to let Jessica in after him. ]
And let me guess. [ He tips his head. ] They usually blame you.