No, it's okay. It can be- a lot to take in. Common enough with everyone, really, depending on the day.
[He doesn't know exactly what situation he was pulled from that landed him in Duplicity, but he knows that his own adjustment was rough too. Hell, five months in and Francis still isn't sure that he can be said to have actually adjusted. He takes his hand when he offers it, slender fingers. But there's a strength to his hands, and small scars, bits of skin worn rough from combat, all knives and arrows. There's the faintest touch of an accent that's soft on the edges of his words.]
Francis Barton. I'd say it's a pleasure, but..
[He makes a vague gesture at their surroundings. Duplicity can be a shitshow depending on how you felt about the system, what side of it you ended up on-- how you felt about home. The blonde has that same line down his throat, not nearly covered by the lace edge of his shirt .]
the walk!! Krem!!
[He doesn't know exactly what situation he was pulled from that landed him in Duplicity, but he knows that his own adjustment was rough too. Hell, five months in and Francis still isn't sure that he can be said to have actually adjusted. He takes his hand when he offers it, slender fingers. But there's a strength to his hands, and small scars, bits of skin worn rough from combat, all knives and arrows. There's the faintest touch of an accent that's soft on the edges of his words.]
Francis Barton. I'd say it's a pleasure, but..
[He makes a vague gesture at their surroundings. Duplicity can be a shitshow depending on how you felt about the system, what side of it you ended up on-- how you felt about home. The blonde has that same line down his throat, not nearly covered by the lace edge of his shirt .]
You need a moment to catch your breath?