[ There's that gesture again - his expression doesn't change, but his eyes darken a little. ]
You do not like my kind. That is justified. There are those in the Company whose objective is to use their power for their own game. A small fraction of those employed, however... only do it because they have no choice.
[ Julius looks down at his hand, only for a brief moment. ]
I do not expect you to like me. I only wish for your safety. [ If Lapis trusts him, then he also has a measure of faith. ] You do not deserve to be taken advantage of by others.
[ His own history isn't a matter that he wishes to discuss, so he leaves it at that. ]
Keep yourself safe, John Steinbeck. Lapis would cry if you died.
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[ There's that gesture again - his expression doesn't change, but his eyes darken a little. ]
You do not like my kind. That is justified. There are those in the Company whose objective is to use their power for their own game. A small fraction of those employed, however... only do it because they have no choice.
[ Julius looks down at his hand, only for a brief moment. ]
I do not expect you to like me. I only wish for your safety. [ If Lapis trusts him, then he also has a measure of faith. ] You do not deserve to be taken advantage of by others.
[ His own history isn't a matter that he wishes to discuss, so he leaves it at that. ]
Keep yourself safe, John Steinbeck. Lapis would cry if you died.