RE: Gratitude and Southern Comfort (Jonash and Unna)
Jonash listens intently as they stroll towards engineering. He nods and agrees to encourage her to keep going. When she finishes, Jonash replies, "I don't mix work and alcohol - too many accidents involve engineering and booze." He points at his face, "Even without alcohol, this job is dangerous." Jonash chuckles at his own predicament.
(Unna senses honesty and a familiar numbness at the mention of "too many accidents")
In a quiet, almost sheepish tone, "I have a favor to ask. I haven't had a good night's rest since my ship was attacked. I keep hearing their screams and ...". A tear gently falls down his cheek as he stifles his crying to a mere wimper, "... seeing her face."
(Unna senses a nearly overwhelming amount of fear and sadness in Jonash's voice. Underneath that, she also detects a bit of anger and happiness.
He wipes his face and regains his composure, "Can I stay with you tonight?"
(Unna senses that this request is earnest and detects no hints of manipulation or deceit. Unna also senses an emptiness that is not empty, but is also familiar yet new.)
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