[ He went home for a few months, not quite half a year, but the difference isn't too disturbing. ]
I'm glad Sensei Lawrence is alright. [ No, he isn't, he really isn't, but he also knows enough to burn his bridges after he's crossed them. He needs to get back on his feet here, and Paul is loyal to Johnny, so he'll keep his true feelings down.
His eyes narrow when Paul cuts himself off, but one syllable isn't enough to make a judgment call on just yet. ] And I would appreciate that very much. My visit home was not fortuitous. I'd rather be back here.
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[ He went home for a few months, not quite half a year, but the difference isn't too disturbing. ]
I'm glad Sensei Lawrence is alright. [ No, he isn't, he really isn't, but he also knows enough to burn his bridges after he's crossed them. He needs to get back on his feet here, and Paul is loyal to Johnny, so he'll keep his true feelings down.
His eyes narrow when Paul cuts himself off, but one syllable isn't enough to make a judgment call on just yet. ] And I would appreciate that very much. My visit home was not fortuitous. I'd rather be back here.