[He takes a deep shuddery breath, very much not okay.]
But not this. This is too..
[too much. too close to home. too traumatizing. Take your pick. And the more he thinks about it the more worried he is that his "Normal and Sane Deputy Pratt" routine that he's trying to keep up, is going to shatter and everyone will know he's a basket case who could snap at any time and murder them all.
Or try to murder them all he'd probably get stopped by someone who could breathe fire three steps outside his door. Small comforts.]
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[He takes a deep shuddery breath, very much not okay.]
But not this. This is too..
[too much. too close to home. too traumatizing. Take your pick. And the more he thinks about it the more worried he is that his "Normal and Sane Deputy Pratt" routine that he's trying to keep up, is going to shatter and everyone will know he's a basket case who could snap at any time and murder them all.
Or try to murder them all he'd probably get stopped by someone who could breathe fire three steps outside his door. Small comforts.]
I'll be fine. Eventually.
[Time and understanding.]