[ In a different moment, Carver thinks he would've laughed at that. Maybe taken the opportunity to lighten the mood somehow. Tease Harold a little.
Here, he can't think of a thing to do but hold the dog and focus on his breathing. He's made too many mistakes lately. All of them were sins. One was worse than the others, though, the betrayal that Pope wouldn't have let stand. Not for a second.
And there's no one to correct him here except ghosts.
Carver twitches again. Bear whines. ]
I get emotional sometimes, [ he says, careful to keep his tone flat. His voice steady. No more slip-ups. ] It's hard to focus, to remember my place.
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Here, he can't think of a thing to do but hold the dog and focus on his breathing. He's made too many mistakes lately. All of them were sins. One was worse than the others, though, the betrayal that Pope wouldn't have let stand. Not for a second.
And there's no one to correct him here except ghosts.
Carver twitches again. Bear whines. ]
I get emotional sometimes, [ he says, careful to keep his tone flat. His voice steady. No more slip-ups. ] It's hard to focus, to remember my place.