[ One learns, over time, how not to react to things. Elias is particularly proud of his ability to keep a neutral face through just about anything. To See, without being seen to see.
He'd always been aware of Jon's desire for approval. He hadn't expected it to persist even here. He's careful not to show any reaction to learning of it. ]
Why shouldn't it be there? We aren't servants of the Lonely. What good is it to work towards something if it is never seen or acknowledged? Or in our case, understood by someone who can actually comprehend what something might mean?
[ He studies the cigarette in his hands. His tone is similar to the one he'd used that first day on the network-- neutral and cold. Jon can probably detect the thoughtfulness beneath it. ]
You saw how the majority of the others on board reacted to hearing what I used you to do. Very few comprehended just what it meant, for us or for the world. I suspect you've had as much luck warning others about me.
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He'd always been aware of Jon's desire for approval. He hadn't expected it to persist even here. He's careful not to show any reaction to learning of it. ]
Why shouldn't it be there? We aren't servants of the Lonely. What good is it to work towards something if it is never seen or acknowledged? Or in our case, understood by someone who can actually comprehend what something might mean?
[ He studies the cigarette in his hands. His tone is similar to the one he'd used that first day on the network-- neutral and cold. Jon can probably detect the thoughtfulness beneath it. ]
You saw how the majority of the others on board reacted to hearing what I used you to do. Very few comprehended just what it meant, for us or for the world. I suspect you've had as much luck warning others about me.