[Benson looks at him, startled, at that statement for some reason. He shakes his head a moment, clearing it, before responding.]
Oh. No, no. Things are pretty calm right now. It'll probably pick up soon but I can talk for now.
[Oh God. He sounds like such an asshole, but he has to sound like he could be called away at any second. He thinks he should have just told Equius the truth from the get go, should maybe even just come clean right now. But he stops himself. No. They may get to have an actual conversation, and he doesn't want to ruin that by exposing his lie. He takes a seat on the bench, ready to listen, and just feels guilty he didn't ask. But he's scared that if he did, it'd take away from the authority figure he's supposed to be.
That small frown creeping on his lips isn't directed at you, Equius. He's just pissed at himself.]
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[Benson looks at him, startled, at that statement for some reason. He shakes his head a moment, clearing it, before responding.]
Oh. No, no. Things are pretty calm right now. It'll probably pick up soon but I can talk for now.
[Oh God. He sounds like such an asshole, but he has to sound like he could be called away at any second. He thinks he should have just told Equius the truth from the get go, should maybe even just come clean right now. But he stops himself. No. They may get to have an actual conversation, and he doesn't want to ruin that by exposing his lie. He takes a seat on the bench, ready to listen, and just feels guilty he didn't ask. But he's scared that if he did, it'd take away from the authority figure he's supposed to be.
That small frown creeping on his lips isn't directed at you, Equius. He's just pissed at himself.]