[ If they couldn't hear that want in his voice, maybe they'd let it go, but -- they reach out to gently place a hand on his arm, warm and steady. ]
You won't hurt me.
[ Even if they weren't able to defend themself, they trust Jason. If he's a danger to anyone right now, it's himself. They're sure of it. That had always been the vibe they got off of him, though. That so much of what he carried was turned inwards, hurting himself before he hurt anyone else. Running from something maybe in the literal sense but also trying to escape himself.
There were worse places for it. It wasn't like every single out of towner wasn't noticed and gossiped about the second they drove through and stopped for anything other than gas and directions back to the freeway. ]
You don't have to be good company. Just be company.
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You won't hurt me.
[ Even if they weren't able to defend themself, they trust Jason. If he's a danger to anyone right now, it's himself. They're sure of it. That had always been the vibe they got off of him, though. That so much of what he carried was turned inwards, hurting himself before he hurt anyone else. Running from something maybe in the literal sense but also trying to escape himself.
There were worse places for it. It wasn't like every single out of towner wasn't noticed and gossiped about the second they drove through and stopped for anything other than gas and directions back to the freeway. ]
You don't have to be good company. Just be company.