msplacedsrvor:
It wouldn’t be his job to do so, that’s his first concern. There’s something within Thomas that really despises the idea of stepping onto anyone’s toes: not out of magnanimity, but out of a wish to be left alone and not involved in things he knows are too big for him. He’s no leader, he’s a carer. He’s a second, or even better, a third. Someone to be given direct responsibilities, medical responsibilities, and nothing beyond that. So pair that up with his standing before an actual leader - an understanding one, at that - and he feels more discomfort than can be seen on his features. Unless one would correctly interpret his frown as such. “I’d rather not cause too much trouble, though. Just passing one in exchange for this one, I’m sure would be enough… What happened, if I may ask?”
amelia had lived this dynamic time and time again, on both sides. often, others stayed quiet in fear of the leaders, the power they hold in such powerless times. it was too much to handle for some. “ it’s no trouble at all. serotonin has helped us tremendously, the least we could do is make sure you guys are protected from the toxin. “ a soft smile spreads across hard features.
“ i lost it trying to outrun a small hoard along the river. they fell in and ran down stream, but i haven’t been able to find the mask since. “
