( strange relaxes, and it's not quite the reaction marc expects. probably should have, he realises a moment after some of the tension seems to flow from jonathan's body — he's fought in wars, albeit by some measure of 'fought' — and he can't even say that he inherently disagrees with the 'adaptable' assesment, but for how it relates to him. it's not quite that marc's a contrary man — disagreeable, certainly, but only because he holds deeper convictions than he's ever acknowledged.
even so— )
Getting back up is my speciality. ( there's a sliver of humour there, subtle and indistinct — more something that could be humour than truly is — entirely because marc doubts he and jonathan mean it in the same way. would put money on it, in fact.
'my father was an academic' sits unsaid, all because it'd open the door to 'of what?' and that's a conversation marc doesn't want to have. instead— ) You look comfortable enough. ( you know, in spite of the power cut and the assholes taking advantage of the moment. then, seemingly apropos nothing and without clarification, he adds, ) Spector.
no subject
even so— )
Getting back up is my speciality. ( there's a sliver of humour there, subtle and indistinct — more something that could be humour than truly is — entirely because marc doubts he and jonathan mean it in the same way. would put money on it, in fact.
'my father was an academic' sits unsaid, all because it'd open the door to 'of what?' and that's a conversation marc doesn't want to have. instead— ) You look comfortable enough. ( you know, in spite of the power cut and the assholes taking advantage of the moment. then, seemingly apropos nothing and without clarification, he adds, ) Spector.