[ Further argument's the last thing he wants. He's tired... So tired. Strung out all over again and he's pretty sure he's well beyond haggard at this point. When he stopped believing in the impossible, he's not sure. But that look... That look's a good look and he hopes he'll see that look to the very end. Stubborn. Defiant. Fighting tooth and nail, no matter the obstacles. That's what Jim needs to be. That's what they all need to be to get out of there.
If only a look like that could actually guarantee a fourth ticket.
Zack lowers his gaze. ]
Promise me no matter what happens, you keep your head up- [ He raises his head again slowly. ] -and you keep looking forward.
[ Because no matter what, the last thing... the very last thing he'd ever want was for Jim to blame it on himself if things go the other way. To think he'd failed him. To always look back and think himself less all over again because of something out of his control. ]
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If only a look like that could actually guarantee a fourth ticket.
Zack lowers his gaze. ]
Promise me no matter what happens, you keep your head up- [ He raises his head again slowly. ] -and you keep looking forward.
[ Because no matter what, the last thing... the very last thing he'd ever want was for Jim to blame it on himself if things go the other way. To think he'd failed him. To always look back and think himself less all over again because of something out of his control. ]