[Arthur owes him this one. This much. And he knows it, and he can't hate it. But his voice is low - resentful, but at himself, not Sheehan.]
Because I opened John's fucking book. Because he used me to- [he picks up the drink, just holding it for a moment.] -to get rid of Parker. The last thing my only friend saw, w-was me-- killing him.
[He lifts his drink, visibly hesitates for a moment, but knocks the entire thing back again.]
It's not about you, doctor. [His tone slows, emphatic and even.] I can't lose anyone again.
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Date: 2023-07-04 01:20 am (UTC)Because I opened John's fucking book. Because he used me to- [he picks up the drink, just holding it for a moment.] -to get rid of Parker. The last thing my only friend saw, w-was me-- killing him.
[He lifts his drink, visibly hesitates for a moment, but knocks the entire thing back again.]
It's not about you, doctor. [His tone slows, emphatic and even.] I can't lose anyone again.