[ Maine doesn't miss that hint of desperation. He cocks an eyebrow again, more curious than concerned. If it were something pressing or life-threatening, Wash would tell him — right?
Then Wash asks if he's okay. Not insists that he's going to be, but asks if he is. Again, there's an odd flicker of uncertainty in Maine's expression. When was the last time anyone other than the Counselor asked him questions like this? He shifts his weight and shrugs, discomfort making itself known physically. ]
no subject
Then Wash asks if he's okay. Not insists that he's going to be, but asks if he is. Again, there's an odd flicker of uncertainty in Maine's expression. When was the last time anyone other than the Counselor asked him questions like this? He shifts his weight and shrugs, discomfort making itself known physically. ]
Just pain.
[ He can deal with that. ]