[ It's more reassuring than Ned could possibly know when he wraps his arms around Jesse. It makes him feel like he's got an anchor, something to steady him, and he lets out a slower, more stable breath. Shh, shh. It's okay, it'll be okay.
The mock-stern would normally get a laugh out of Jesse, but with how wrung out he feels, right now, it just gets a little sniff of amusement. His voice is still creaky, he can feel it, so he doesn't answer just yet, only nods and stays close. Don't think. Don't think don't think.
The offered coat is something that trips Jesse up a little, and he wavers before accepting it, pulling it around himself. It'll cover him up, give him one less trigger for panic. One less excuse to think about the point of a knife --
Jesse wraps his arms around himself again when he's got the coat on, and faceplants right back into Ned's shoulder, hiding his face. ] Th-thanks. [ Jesse mumbles. He wishes there were inhalers here, as much as he hates the things. His least favorite feeling is not feeling like he's getting enough air, and while he's not in any immediate danger, it still makes him uneasy and unsettled. ]
I-is -- is he still here? [ Ghoul, Jesse means, but he doesn't give Ned the chance to answer, turning his head so his voice isn't muffled. ] What about Galen - Kenzi, Bruce, y-- you gonna be okay?
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The mock-stern would normally get a laugh out of Jesse, but with how wrung out he feels, right now, it just gets a little sniff of amusement. His voice is still creaky, he can feel it, so he doesn't answer just yet, only nods and stays close. Don't think. Don't think don't think.
The offered coat is something that trips Jesse up a little, and he wavers before accepting it, pulling it around himself. It'll cover him up, give him one less trigger for panic. One less excuse to think about the point of a knife --
Jesse wraps his arms around himself again when he's got the coat on, and faceplants right back into Ned's shoulder, hiding his face. ] Th-thanks. [ Jesse mumbles. He wishes there were inhalers here, as much as he hates the things. His least favorite feeling is not feeling like he's getting enough air, and while he's not in any immediate danger, it still makes him uneasy and unsettled. ]
I-is -- is he still here? [ Ghoul, Jesse means, but he doesn't give Ned the chance to answer, turning his head so his voice isn't muffled. ] What about Galen - Kenzi, Bruce, y-- you gonna be okay?