[The moment Scott's hand touches his shoulder, he feels like a little boy instead of the grown-ass man that he is. He shifts uncomfortably, which he thinks is unbecoming of a man his age. Still, there's a hopeful little flutter in his chest because the idea of working alongside Scott is exciting for him. Something he wanted for a long time.
It's enough to allow himself to be optimistic instead of cynical about their circumstances. If he's being lured into a trap, the bait is pretty effective. But he's stuck in this place anyway, so he'll cross that bridge when he comes to it.
He nods, looking down and away before back up at Scott's face.]
[ Retracting his hand from Cable's shoulder, Scott can't help the small chuckle that leaves his lips. This is still so surreal to him, but at least, he can take this one day at a time. Process this when he gets back home even if he had to stare at his ceiling for a bit. ]
That's fair. We can do it some other time.
[ He smiles, one of the rare ones he can give right now, as his gaze never leaves his son's face. ] Whenever you're ready, you have my number.
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It's enough to allow himself to be optimistic instead of cynical about their circumstances. If he's being lured into a trap, the bait is pretty effective. But he's stuck in this place anyway, so he'll cross that bridge when he comes to it.
He nods, looking down and away before back up at Scott's face.]
Yeah, I'm okay with it.
[He pauses, adding:]
Now's not a good time. [He's talked out.]
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That's fair. We can do it some other time.
[ He smiles, one of the rare ones he can give right now, as his gaze never leaves his son's face. ] Whenever you're ready, you have my number.