[He's shocked. This is the last thing Griffin had been expecting to hear. He doesn't have any particular feelings towards Jinx beyond finding her annoyingly teen-like and having terrible taste in men. And of course Gabriel is a whole different story. But Griffin wouldn't wish something like that on anyone, even if he hated them.]
[He's seen what happens when the old man snaps and he is not going to have that happen twice. Especially not now, after losing Sarina for what seems to be permanently.]
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No, I'm free. What's happened?
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[That tone is so not that of someone who is coping.]
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[He's shocked. This is the last thing Griffin had been expecting to hear. He doesn't have any particular feelings towards Jinx beyond finding her annoyingly teen-like and having terrible taste in men. And of course Gabriel is a whole different story. But Griffin wouldn't wish something like that on anyone, even if he hated them.]
What can I do?
[He is genuinely confused as to how he can help.]
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[He draws a shaky breath.]
I hate to ask. Drag you into this. Anyone else I'd trust...I don't think they could.
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I can clean it up.
[There's a beat. Then Griffin speaks again, his voice is heavier with concern.]
Michael?
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Thank you.
[]A soft sound, fretting and worry and just plan fear compressed and released into a single exhale.]
Yes?
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[He's seen what happens when the old man snaps and he is not going to have that happen twice. Especially not now, after losing Sarina for what seems to be permanently.]
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[He's just cleaned up his family's blood too many times.]
I'm going to go check on Gabriel. If you need anything....
[Because he's bad at saying 'I'm not okay and need to not be alone for a while.']
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