[ That crack in his voice hurts Jim as much as it hurts Zell, enough to freeze him in place as Zell talks.
Not enough to keep him away permanently, though. He trails closer and, in a familiar gesture, shrugs off his overcoat. Jim kneels in front of Zell and - if Zell will let him - cups his chin. He doesn't force Zell's eyes up. ]
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Not enough to keep him away permanently, though. He trails closer and, in a familiar gesture, shrugs off his overcoat. Jim kneels in front of Zell and - if Zell will let him - cups his chin. He doesn't force Zell's eyes up. ]
It's going to be okay, Zell.
[ He's not sure if that's a lie or not. ]
I've got it now. You can't hurt anyone with it.