The grim besmirching his countenance came as a result of the purity of his own stupidity, and as such, it’s his belief that blame lies solely on his shoulders. Her agitation, however touching, hardly benefits the both of them. ❝Know how t’ Sandy Row boys ge’. Loyalists, t’ lot’a ‘em. ‘s my fault, y’know.❞
His words earn gelid expression thrown in his direction, the facade only attenuated by her concern for him. It was in his nature to let the burden and blame fall solely on his shoulders, but nothers. However a huff of acceptance leaves her and while it brings her no joy to abandon her quest for retribution for him she will. Settling beside him, the dilapidated mattress compressing beneath her added weight; she rests a hand on his shoulders. A meager attempt at comfort, but she fears that anything else might cause him unnecessary pain. ❝An bhfuil aon ní de dhíth ort?❞