The words die in his throat, strangled with a low, needy sound that he regrets instantly. His hands jerk back the moment he feels Neal begin to move - but not entirely, just in case.
"I know. I understand. It's okay." He's trying desperately to sound reassuring but it comes off a bit manic instead. "There's - I know a little more, now, I can - but not here."
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The words die in his throat, strangled with a low, needy sound that he regrets instantly. His hands jerk back the moment he feels Neal begin to move - but not entirely, just in case.
"I know. I understand. It's okay." He's trying desperately to sound reassuring but it comes off a bit manic instead. "There's - I know a little more, now, I can - but not here."