[It's enticing, really. But his eyes drift, looking over his shoulder to where Owen has wandered off to peer at things.]
I'd like that! I really would, but... I can't tonight. There's someone that's going to be in a lot of trouble without my help. I need to stay.
[Exhaustion sits over him like a solid weight at the statement, but he at least tries to keep his posture straight and his focus clear. He can't be in 500 places at once... but it still makes his chest twist to not be able to help someone that, in his opinion, could probably use some company.
Maybe someone more well-spoken could cross the barrier. He can only hope.]
...Could I meet up with you later? In a day or two, maybe?
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[It's enticing, really. But his eyes drift, looking over his shoulder to where Owen has wandered off to peer at things.]
I'd like that! I really would, but... I can't tonight. There's someone that's going to be in a lot of trouble without my help. I need to stay.
[Exhaustion sits over him like a solid weight at the statement, but he at least tries to keep his posture straight and his focus clear. He can't be in 500 places at once... but it still makes his chest twist to not be able to help someone that, in his opinion, could probably use some company.
Maybe someone more well-spoken could cross the barrier. He can only hope.]
...Could I meet up with you later? In a day or two, maybe?