So I chase the inbetweens of what I say and what I mean
Henry tilts his head a little, understanding, empathetic. He feels the same, for the most part. He's just trying to do what he can to help where he can, judging things based on the situation at hand. If it's wrong, then it's wrong - it doesn't really matter what side of the coin you're on at that point.
Neos' anger is palpable, the rise of his voice making Henry flinch a little. He does appreciate that Neos makes an effort not to direct it at him, at least. After all, it's not really either of their faults.
Henry brings a hand up to brush it through his brown locks, letting out a thoughtful, deep sigh. "No need to apologize," he offers a small, reassuring smile, though it doesn't reach his eyes. Too many thoughts shuffle through his mind for him to really feel humorous. "I know it must be hard." To be suddenly throttled into this world, and have to figure out a side to choose among all of this political, religious, moral strife. "I'm sorry, I was being... contrary on purpose, I suppose. For the sake of conversation. I should've been a little more sensitive to the fact that you're not really from here, and all of this may not really.. seem like your problem!" He shrugs, understanding. Even if Neos didn't specifically feel that way, it was true anyway. "You don't have to choose a side, Neos. Just do what you think is right when the opportunity presents itself. The sides will sort themselves out," He looks down, gaze turning darker, "whether you want them to or not."
Neos' anger is palpable, the rise of his voice making Henry flinch a little. He does appreciate that Neos makes an effort not to direct it at him, at least. After all, it's not really either of their faults.
Henry brings a hand up to brush it through his brown locks, letting out a thoughtful, deep sigh. "No need to apologize," he offers a small, reassuring smile, though it doesn't reach his eyes. Too many thoughts shuffle through his mind for him to really feel humorous. "I know it must be hard." To be suddenly throttled into this world, and have to figure out a side to choose among all of this political, religious, moral strife. "I'm sorry, I was being... contrary on purpose, I suppose. For the sake of conversation. I should've been a little more sensitive to the fact that you're not really from here, and all of this may not really.. seem like your problem!" He shrugs, understanding. Even if Neos didn't specifically feel that way, it was true anyway. "You don't have to choose a side, Neos. Just do what you think is right when the opportunity presents itself. The sides will sort themselves out," He looks down, gaze turning darker, "whether you want them to or not."
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