[Johnny. Who hasn't realized he's been acting completely out of line focuses in on that last part.]
You called because you're in over your head. Admit it. And look- I don't like this anymore than you do. But I'm here and involved now. And I'm going to figure this shit out.
So get your shit together and meet me at the Challenger.
[And Johnny clenches a fist and pauses. In a rare moment of clarity he sucks in a breath, clenches his teeth. And swallows his fucking pride.]
[ There are so many tempting ways to snap back at Johnny right now, because the other is acting in a way that's just utterly ridiculous. Daniel feels like he'd be very valid to do so. To throw Johnny's words back in his face, asking when he's ever been there for Robby, or asking if Johnny does somehow have things magically figured out here.
But there's those last words, and Daniel knows he can't say any of this. It's true that this is for Robby, and if he's just going to stand here and throw a fit, then he's never going to find the kid.
He can always get mad at Johnny later. There will doubtlessly be reasons for it. But-- only once he's sure Robby is safe.
So Daniel lets out a sigh so deep that it sounds like his very soul is leaving his body, before: ]
Fine. [ And then once more, like he really has to convince himself: ] Fine. Just wait, I'll be there as soon as possible.
[ And he does quickly press the 'end call' button.
Because god knows he'll snap if Johnny throws in some dumb remark at the end there. Daniel is trying so hard to be good here. He's just going to focus on rushing over there. ]
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Date: 2022-09-04 06:51 pm (UTC)[Johnny. Who hasn't realized he's been acting completely out of line focuses in on that last part.]
You called because you're in over your head. Admit it. And look- I don't like this anymore than you do. But I'm here and involved now. And I'm going to figure this shit out.
So get your shit together and meet me at the Challenger.
[And Johnny clenches a fist and pauses. In a rare moment of clarity he sucks in a breath, clenches his teeth. And swallows his fucking pride.]
This is about Robby.
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Date: 2022-09-05 05:03 pm (UTC)But there's those last words, and Daniel knows he can't say any of this. It's true that this is for Robby, and if he's just going to stand here and throw a fit, then he's never going to find the kid.
He can always get mad at Johnny later. There will doubtlessly be reasons for it. But-- only once he's sure Robby is safe.
So Daniel lets out a sigh so deep that it sounds like his very soul is leaving his body, before: ]
Fine. [ And then once more, like he really has to convince himself: ] Fine. Just wait, I'll be there as soon as possible.
[ And he does quickly press the 'end call' button.
Because god knows he'll snap if Johnny throws in some dumb remark at the end there. Daniel is trying so hard to be good here. He's just going to focus on rushing over there. ]