Bo walked in, standing up straight again as she started to open up. He was surprised at how quickly she did, but glad she felt safe enough to.
“I do remember hearing about you guys and the court case. It sounded really dicey... but as for wondering why it was us who were brought here, I can’t really say. All we know is that the captain knows enough about all of us to know we’ve done bad, regrettable things, but he seems to believe we’re all capable of change. Otherwise, I don’t think he would’ve brought us here. I mean, he did say it was a second chance.”
He walked over and sat down beside her, giving her a little bit of space.
“Of course, my personal opinion is that powerful beings the likes of him ought to keep their meddling hands out of other people’s lives. Regardless of his reasons, I don’t think they’re justified. The moment people try to play God I think they’ve crossed a line...”
Bo stared out into the room before he broke into a sad sort of smile, scoffing at himself. He looked down in his lap, beginning to talk a little with his hands.
“I mean, I know that sounds rich coming from a guy who’s a former hitman. But I’ve really tried to change since then, and I’m not like, tooting my own horn. Don’t get me wrong, I’m aware I’ve still got issues spilling out my sides, but I’m trying. Sincerely trying, and I think that’s at least a step in the right direction.”
He looked up at Alex. “All that to say, is I do think you’re capable of change too. I mean, sometimes the hardest part is accepting that we need to, but if you really are willing to commit yourself to that, it’s not as hopeless as it seems.”
As he talked to her, he noticed she’d stopped crying, which he decided to take as a good sign. But the way she’d begun to look at him as he was talking was... strange. He did that sort of weak laugh, where it’s really more just a huff through your nose in a quiet attempt to alleviate the awkwardness of being stared at intently.
“...Is there something on my face?”
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