There are some of us who wouldn’t be able to, not with prior obligations to this city. Or the people here. But you’re right, there’s an equal amount who would be more than willing to do what it takes to help in New Tokyo.
[He watches her closely, the stress on her face, the tiredness in each syllable. He knows it, intimately, what she must be feeling now; holding onto too many moving parts at once, too many reins tugging in different directions. Wanting to control the situation, but still wanting to be able to breathe.]
You don’t have to tell us what to do, but you can ask us to help. With how much has changed, and the direction that things are going, I want this to be— well, it’s a partnership. A relief of your babysitting duties, because I know that’s what it must have felt like for a long time now.
[A beat.]
So if you need the assistance — if Morningstar needs the assistance — then make it known. We’ll respond. We’re stubborn enough to make it work.
no subject
[He watches her closely, the stress on her face, the tiredness in each syllable. He knows it, intimately, what she must be feeling now; holding onto too many moving parts at once, too many reins tugging in different directions. Wanting to control the situation, but still wanting to be able to breathe.]
You don’t have to tell us what to do, but you can ask us to help. With how much has changed, and the direction that things are going, I want this to be— well, it’s a partnership. A relief of your babysitting duties, because I know that’s what it must have felt like for a long time now.
[A beat.]
So if you need the assistance — if Morningstar needs the assistance — then make it known. We’ll respond. We’re stubborn enough to make it work.