[ The changes had been the worst part of adjusting. Nelson wasn't the same, and Hooded Justice had a very specific Type. Age had made him fall from that grace, but Hooded Justice didn't exactly stop himself either. It wasn't just that he found this new environment difficult and unsatisfactory to make a connection in, although that's certainly what he told himself.
He wasn't exactly having difficulty with finding interest in Nelson. Even now. He pressed a little closer, hoping that would keep him from having to answer that. This was like presenting a prize, while not saying there was a trap between himself and his destination. He would need to tread carefully, or else he was going to be extremely sorely disappointed.
His noose swayed, brushing against Nelson's chest, and he moved to make sure the would fit. ]
I'm not going to leave because of that. I don't think it's getting in the way of much, is it?
[ He was finding less and less reasons to leave, even though a part of him thrashed just to get out. Now. ]
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He wasn't exactly having difficulty with finding interest in Nelson. Even now. He pressed a little closer, hoping that would keep him from having to answer that. This was like presenting a prize, while not saying there was a trap between himself and his destination. He would need to tread carefully, or else he was going to be extremely sorely disappointed.
His noose swayed, brushing against Nelson's chest, and he moved to make sure the would fit. ]
I'm not going to leave because of that. I don't think it's getting in the way of much, is it?
[ He was finding less and less reasons to leave, even though a part of him thrashed just to get out. Now. ]