[Dan pulls a small water bottle from his pocket - with all the layers he wears, he's always got plenty of supplies stashed in his jacket and hoodie and underlayers - and fills the vial. He rolls it back, then takes a drink of the remainder, even though Branch didn't ask for a demonstration.
He stays quiet during Branch's explanation, but he's listening and paying attention to how matter-of-fact Branch is being. That's how some people talk about horrible things that have happened to them. Just the facts.
He gives Stacia a smile. Her humor was well-calibrated for the scenario. Then he turns back to Branch.]
That sounds terrible. And recent. [Dan tucks his water bottle back into his jacket.] I'm sorry that happened to all of you. That won't be happening to you here.
[He glances again at Stacia, because Stacia knows the outline of why Dan is the way he is and what tragedies comprise his background.] There are other folks here who've been hunted down by folks meaning to wish them harm. Myself included. It's important to me that that sort of thing don't happen here.
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He stays quiet during Branch's explanation, but he's listening and paying attention to how matter-of-fact Branch is being. That's how some people talk about horrible things that have happened to them. Just the facts.
He gives Stacia a smile. Her humor was well-calibrated for the scenario. Then he turns back to Branch.]
That sounds terrible. And recent. [Dan tucks his water bottle back into his jacket.] I'm sorry that happened to all of you. That won't be happening to you here.
[He glances again at Stacia, because Stacia knows the outline of why Dan is the way he is and what tragedies comprise his background.] There are other folks here who've been hunted down by folks meaning to wish them harm. Myself included. It's important to me that that sort of thing don't happen here.