[ The shift is impossible to ignore and it brings his own grinding and mashing to a halt as concern floods him. James brings up both hands to try and cup Gabe's face, eyes narrowed and voice hushed, afraid to ask but hopeful he can try and ease some of whatever is affecting him. ]
Oh, hell. I didn't see you and I worried. Guess I should have worried more.
[ It's an opening, if Gabe wants to take it. James is struggling not to beat himself up for not tracking him down, for not following up sooner. This reaction...nothing good proceeded it, and the guy has enough demons that haunt and drive. ]
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Oh, hell. I didn't see you and I worried. Guess I should have worried more.
[ It's an opening, if Gabe wants to take it. James is struggling not to beat himself up for not tracking him down, for not following up sooner. This reaction...nothing good proceeded it, and the guy has enough demons that haunt and drive. ]