[ which isn't untrue, but it's also a non-answer. the pen tricks persist for a few more twirls before he sets it down and folds his arms. ]
I've learned not to assume I know where I stand with people.
[ that sounds a lot more pathetic now than it did in his head, but it's too late to take it back. ]
It's your job to pass judgment on those who choose wrong anyway, right?
[ he could've made it sound more petty if he wanted to, but that isn't really the intent. it's what john isn't saying that matters because her showing up doesn't align with his expectations — people don't come back once you've lost them. he stayed with the Zenith and even represented them; it's not that big of a leap to imagine that choice had cost him. ]
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[ which isn't untrue, but it's also a non-answer. the pen tricks persist for a few more twirls before he sets it down and folds his arms. ]
I've learned not to assume I know where I stand with people.
[ that sounds a lot more pathetic now than it did in his head, but it's too late to take it back. ]
It's your job to pass judgment on those who choose wrong anyway, right?
[ he could've made it sound more petty if he wanted to, but that isn't really the intent. it's what john isn't saying that matters because her showing up doesn't align with his expectations — people don't come back once you've lost them. he stayed with the Zenith and even represented them; it's not that big of a leap to imagine that choice had cost him. ]