[it is something!! wow, a good thing in this hellscape, who'da thunk it? Manabu's impressed to his own degree -- of course, he can't understand the whole scope of what makes James the man he is now, and certainly doesn't know the value of a peaceful moment and letting it happen in his regard, but there is an unconscious resonance that comes when two people in a harrowing situation can find some relief. the tangled wire of tension around people's throats and hearts eases up a bit, makes breathing easier. makes trust easier.
not that Manabu needs much help with trusting folks, but, maybe in James' case...]
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not that Manabu needs much help with trusting folks, but, maybe in James' case...]
Lemme guess: Don't tell anyone, or else?