[ It's more along the lines of what she expected. Most agents she has seen come back from unexpected thresholds are in a similar manner. Especially the ones who went diving in the Astral Plane. Not literal diving, but, mental diving.
She gently turns down the offer as they can get something else at the diner. She does note he doesn't seem to have touched the drink at all and keeps staring out at the scenery as they drive. Part of her sinks at seeing his reactions. None of it surprising, just, a little heartbreaking.
Jesse keeps a keen eye on him as he stares at the menu. She offers him a gentle smile, figuring that maybe he needs something lighter and easier as he gets used to it all again. If he ever really does. ]
How about this? [ Jesse gently points to an egg and toast meal.
« Light, easy, not too much flavor. Just enough to get him back into the world around him. » ] Maybe with milk instead of coffee? Since you didn't touch it on the way down.
[ The bell jingles at the door as more customers come in. Steve watches, but gives a signal to Jesse they're in the clear. Her attention moves back to Alan. ]
Look, I know its... tough. Probably tougher than even I can really understand. But, you'll need to at some point. If it helps, I'll get the same thing this time. And...
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[ It's more along the lines of what she expected. Most agents she has seen come back from unexpected thresholds are in a similar manner. Especially the ones who went diving in the Astral Plane. Not literal diving, but, mental diving.
She gently turns down the offer as they can get something else at the diner. She does note he doesn't seem to have touched the drink at all and keeps staring out at the scenery as they drive. Part of her sinks at seeing his reactions. None of it surprising, just, a little heartbreaking.
Jesse keeps a keen eye on him as he stares at the menu. She offers him a gentle smile, figuring that maybe he needs something lighter and easier as he gets used to it all again. If he ever really does. ]
How about this? [ Jesse gently points to an egg and toast meal.
« Light, easy, not too much flavor. Just enough to get him back into the world around him. » ] Maybe with milk instead of coffee? Since you didn't touch it on the way down.
[ The bell jingles at the door as more customers come in. Steve watches, but gives a signal to Jesse they're in the clear. Her attention moves back to Alan. ]
Look, I know its... tough. Probably tougher than even I can really understand. But, you'll need to at some point. If it helps, I'll get the same thing this time. And...
[ « Here goes nothing. Are you ready? » ]
I'll tell you my story.