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[jumpthegun]

That's not it. I mean there isn't much time afforded for you to be kind or just to be with her.

[Maybe he's projecting a bit. Just a tiny bit.]

[devoutish]

No. There isn't.

[jumpthegun]

Make the most of it, then, and try to be more patient, for her sake and yours.

And mine. I'd like to see you a bit happier, you git.

[He means it lovingly.]

[devoutish]

I am more patient with her than with many people.

[Which... says a lot about how not patient he is with other people.]

[jumpthegun]

How patient are you with her relative to how patient you are with me?

[devoutish]

A bit more.

[The Alfie Solomons Order of Patience goes men -> women -> kids.]

[jumpthegun]

[So not very.]

Give her a bit more when you can. That's all I'm asking, mate.

[devoutish]

I'll let her speak for herself on this one.

[jumpthegun]

[John sighs.]

Good. Talk to her about it. Communications good.

[devoutish]

What role are you trying to play here, exactly?

[jumpthegun]

Concerned friend?

[devoutish]

[Uuuuuuugh FINE]

Royce is bothering me about her too, of course. He disliked her instantly.

[jumpthegun]

Of course, he did. Reckon he'll warm up to her eventually. Like a cat when you get a new person in the house.

[devoutish]

I wouldn't count on that. She's sensitive and he's antagonistic, it's not a good combination. But whatever they've got going on, I would bet that he was the one who started it.

[jumpthegun]

Well, he can deal with it, at least, if you and Claire were enjoying each other's company while you were together. So, that's something.

[devoutish]

That's the stance I do plan on taking. Yes.

Here, you talk to her. How does she seem to you? Too attached? Is she going to get hurt if by some miracle we do get out of here?

[jumpthegun]

She seems practical. [Like Fiona.] I don't think she'll get too attached, but you're a charmer, Mr. Solomons. Who can say?

[devoutish]

Practical? Really?

[jumpthegun]

In terms of skill set and her approach to medicine, very much. The first thing she did here was request medical supplies and checked in with the other medical professionals, myself included. She's got a big heart, but most of us in this field do. She knows how to work with what she has, rather than what she wants.

I fancy that extends to her view on relationships.

[devoutish]

I don't think she's helpless. She does have a good head on her.

[Even if "practical" wouldn't be the first word to jump to mind.]

[jumpthegun]

Are you worried about her getting over-attached? I mean, you know you've got that problem, already, right? Tifa, Duster, Emily, me. I'm looking forward to getting all of you home, but I'll miss you.

[devoutish]

I don't want her wanting things from me that I'm not prepared to give.

[jumpthegun]

I really don't think she's expecting an engagement ring, mate.

[devoutish]

That's not the only thing that women expect.

[jumpthegun]

Alfie, I'm not a mind-reader. If there's something specific you're worried about, tell me what it is.