[But then he smiles, ducking his head, and leans against the counter.]
...I hope you're right.
[But he can't shake the feeling that a good man would be able to do something. He can feel cowardice nipping at his heels, forcing him to dance like a court jester.
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...I hope you're right.
[But he can't shake the feeling that a good man would be able to do something. He can feel cowardice nipping at his heels, forcing him to dance like a court jester.
He'll believe it when he sees it.]
I would hate to disappoint, after all.