[ Jim spashes the water, a gesture of useless frustration, and huffs. ]
You just said you knew I wouldn't have hurt you. It wouldn't have been me, but it was still my body. Still my brain, deep down. Maybe it wouldn't have been my fault, but... you still would've gotten hurt if you didn't let me go.
[ He can't argue. They're partners, he should have explained, and it sits guiltily in his chest. ]
let me know if this makes sense
[ Jim spashes the water, a gesture of useless frustration, and huffs. ]
You just said you knew I wouldn't have hurt you. It wouldn't have been me, but it was still my body. Still my brain, deep down. Maybe it wouldn't have been my fault, but... you still would've gotten hurt if you didn't let me go.
[ He can't argue. They're partners, he should have explained, and it sits guiltily in his chest. ]