[ The sound of the other FEAR members draws his inquiry but it's not enough to pull his gaze away from Dean. He's always ignored the people around him for the brothers, now isn't any different. And with his thoughts circling Dean's words, there's even less of a chance of noticing them. ]
Why are you... telling me instead of him?
[ Apprehension seeps into the cracks of his unease. Did he mess up that badly? Why else would he avoid himself? If it were him, he'd be the first person to seek out after checking up on Dean, of course. So, why the silence?
Swallowing his agitation, he nods stiffly, fingers flexing at his sides. He knows that line. How many times has he heard it before? ]
Of course. I'll just... [ he looks around, eyes finally darting to the unfamiliar faces. ] Be careful.
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Why are you... telling me instead of him?
[ Apprehension seeps into the cracks of his unease. Did he mess up that badly? Why else would he avoid himself? If it were him, he'd be the first person to seek out after checking up on Dean, of course. So, why the silence?
Swallowing his agitation, he nods stiffly, fingers flexing at his sides. He knows that line. How many times has he heard it before? ]
Of course. I'll just... [ he looks around, eyes finally darting to the unfamiliar faces. ] Be careful.