[If it were earlier in the day, Hunter would have excused himself as soon as he realized someone else was in the room with him. In fact, he wouldn't have even been in such a public area in the first place. But after speaking with a good deal of people about what happened, he's trying not to shut himself off as much, even if he still doesn't look too great.
He watches Ash do that, but he doesn't speak up to say anything until it's aware it might just look like he's staring. After a moment:]
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He watches Ash do that, but he doesn't speak up to say anything until it's aware it might just look like he's staring. After a moment:]
—Sorry.
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...
[ He tugs the book down and drops it on top of his other collected tomes. ]
I think you've probably said that enough times today.
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[But.]
You don't need to worry about it.
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[ with about seven books in his arms, Ash rounds one of the tables and drops them down on the surface there with a significant thud. ]
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[The 'but' hangs in the air as he takes a breath, even if it goes unspoken.]
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Ash just leans himself against the table and fixes Hunter with a steady stare. ]
.... but?
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If something’s influencing you, it’s not as easy as really, really wanting it to make it stop. It’s a nice thought but not all that practical.