[Jamie shrinks back just a bit at the man's tone; he's a little skittish after all that's been happening, but he's pretty sure the guy won't just haul back and deck him or anything, so after that brief pause he approaches.
The man's resistance is foolish. They're vastly overpowered and the guards are both willing and terrifyingly able to beat down anyone who doesn't fall into line. Fighting is pointless, stupid, a waste of energy.
It reminds Jamie of basically everyone he's ever known or looked up to in his life. He can't help but admire it, even if he himself has been too numb and terrified to do anything but comply.]
I guess I just, um. Wanted to see if you're okay?
[He proffers his night's rations, scant and unappealing though they are. He's noticed that the guards like to withhold food from prisoners who annoy them.] And, here. You probably need this more than me.
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The man's resistance is foolish. They're vastly overpowered and the guards are both willing and terrifyingly able to beat down anyone who doesn't fall into line. Fighting is pointless, stupid, a waste of energy.
It reminds Jamie of basically everyone he's ever known or looked up to in his life. He can't help but admire it, even if he himself has been too numb and terrified to do anything but comply.]
I guess I just, um. Wanted to see if you're okay?
[He proffers his night's rations, scant and unappealing though they are. He's noticed that the guards like to withhold food from prisoners who annoy them.] And, here. You probably need this more than me.