He's concerned for his brother.
[ Obviously. ]
[ Obviously. ]
[ though it's entirely unreasonable, Herc's grip tightens on the device, like by doing so he could stop Chuck from going beyond his reach ]
What?
What?
He hasn't said.
[ Her and Yancy aren't exactly on the same page her and Raleigh are. ]
[ Her and Yancy aren't exactly on the same page her and Raleigh are. ]
[ Silently a little mortified. ]
He's drifting with someone else?
That isn't possible.
He's drifting with someone else?
That isn't possible.
[ If she understood Chuck Hansen better she would try to push, try to find a way between his ribs and twist like a blade trying to pry an oyster open. But she doesn't and she does want his help. ]
I am.
Lest you think it best that I remain here, I'd like to go with you.
I am.
Lest you think it best that I remain here, I'd like to go with you.
[ And so she readies herself as best she can, given Isaac's concern. Alayne hovers in the doorway of the classroom, checking her device periodically. ]
Thank you, Chuck.
I know you do not want for gratitude.
But I am grateful nevertheless.
Thank you, Chuck.
I know you do not want for gratitude.
But I am grateful nevertheless.
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