[ Pavel's response reveals more about the crisis back home, than it does about his feelings on returning to the City. But Hei doesn't share that with the young man. (He reminds him of Kenji sometimes -- so wobbly on his feet, but when he sets his mind on something, there's no displacing him. Hei still hasn't decided yet, whether that's a good or a bad thing.) His own tone is mild when he clarifies, ]
I didn't imagine you were. But that's not something you need to worry about right now.
[ Get some rest, Pavel. You look like something fished out of a shipwreck. ]
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I didn't imagine you were. But that's not something you need to worry about right now.
[ Get some rest, Pavel. You look like something fished out of a shipwreck. ]