[At Nephry's touch, Van does something quite unusual: he takes a deep breath and then relaxes, sticking one hand into his coat pocket. His reputation as a perpetual misery machine isn't exactly undeserved... but all it takes is one gesture, and he stands down.]
Yes, are you? There's no reason for you to be upset, Tear. [Gentle, cajoling...
...But he's still sizing Frey up like he's pondering how many seconds it will take to end him. Later. In private. Where there are no witnesses.]
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Yes, are you? There's no reason for you to be upset, Tear. [Gentle, cajoling...
...But he's still sizing Frey up like he's pondering how many seconds it will take to end him. Later. In private. Where there are no witnesses.]