[ He'd really thought it had just been a case of PDA going too far, but now he's not sure. Amos follows that gesture Drizzt makes before turning back to him as he steps forward, looking down at that hand. He's not sure if he sees friendliness in it, but there's at least a sense of placation, the latter more easily recognizable by him.
Because Amos knows these kinds of things happen away from watchful eyes. And because while it's impossible to expect him to be responsible for everyone here, he knows he still has a responsibility. That more should be expected of him. That he should be better, that he needs to be better...
For lack of anything else to do, he takes Drizzt's hand in his own. Gives it a gentle squeeze. Awkwardly lets go, because he really doesn't know what he's doing, and is just maybe the slightest bit shaken by it. ]
Yima's the one who oversees the city. She's... I know she's kind, and she's good, and she does what's best for everyone here. I'd trust her with my life. [ There's a solemnity to his eyes, his voice, even as he's contending with the part where things might not be up to snuff here after all. ] It's... These kinds of things take a village, that's what she told me. It's up to all of us. I know we don't have cops like Springstar does, and I don't think it's a bad thing. [ acab ] Gives us more incentive to look after our own, to keep our people together. Just means that all of us need to be more on top of things. Like you were.
[ Because there is respect to be had for Drizzt there — he'd seen something that was wrong and was prepared to take action. Maybe a little too much action, but it's the thought that counts.
He brings a hand up to rub at the back of his neck a little awkwardly. ]
I get it if that's not for you. Isn't always for everyone. But I've seen [ lived ] worse than that, and there, the people in power were the ones paying the least attention. Maybe they put on a show, but they ain't actually doing anything. Here? I think we can.
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Because Amos knows these kinds of things happen away from watchful eyes. And because while it's impossible to expect him to be responsible for everyone here, he knows he still has a responsibility. That more should be expected of him. That he should be better, that he needs to be better...
For lack of anything else to do, he takes Drizzt's hand in his own. Gives it a gentle squeeze. Awkwardly lets go, because he really doesn't know what he's doing, and is just maybe the slightest bit shaken by it. ]
Yima's the one who oversees the city. She's... I know she's kind, and she's good, and she does what's best for everyone here. I'd trust her with my life. [ There's a solemnity to his eyes, his voice, even as he's contending with the part where things might not be up to snuff here after all. ] It's... These kinds of things take a village, that's what she told me. It's up to all of us. I know we don't have cops like Springstar does, and I don't think it's a bad thing. [ acab ] Gives us more incentive to look after our own, to keep our people together. Just means that all of us need to be more on top of things. Like you were.
[ Because there is respect to be had for Drizzt there — he'd seen something that was wrong and was prepared to take action. Maybe a little too much action, but it's the thought that counts.
He brings a hand up to rub at the back of his neck a little awkwardly. ]
I get it if that's not for you. Isn't always for everyone. But I've seen [ lived ] worse than that, and there, the people in power were the ones paying the least attention. Maybe they put on a show, but they ain't actually doing anything. Here? I think we can.
[ he just
needs to
be better ]