[ His initial instinct is get away from the grip, but he does have some self preservation here. Kon would understand if Tim twisted his arm or something to break the hold; everyone else would take it as an angry person lashing out and attacking the person who was trying to reason with him. Including Gaia, who he’s trying to convince to entrust him with dangerous powers.
So he lets Kon move in front of him. Recognizes that maneuver as one meant to calm and bring focus. Tim tries. Kon’s eyes are blue again. That’s good. That’s better, at any rate, so maybe it was worth letting him hear Tim’s defense of him. Bug the expression is too much for Tim to take, because he reads the depth of emotion on Kon’s face as concern and worry for Tim.
(Doesn’t he know that Tim’s meant to be the last one to safety? That’s what a leader does - you make sure your team is safe and that you’re not needlessly risking them. That’s why a captain goes down with the ship - save everyone or die trying.)
He shrinks a bit, shoulders sloping meekly, and whispers hoarsely. ]
You heard them. They expect us to have to put some of the others down if someone gets corrupted by their powers. How is what they can do to me now worse than that will be?
[ Tim grabs Kon’s other arm and shakes him once. ]
You should’ve had these powers anyway. Your stupid powers belong on a back alley gargoyle anyway.
Re: GAIA
[ His initial instinct is get away from the grip, but he does have some self preservation here. Kon would understand if Tim twisted his arm or something to break the hold; everyone else would take it as an angry person lashing out and attacking the person who was trying to reason with him. Including Gaia, who he’s trying to convince to entrust him with dangerous powers.
So he lets Kon move in front of him. Recognizes that maneuver as one meant to calm and bring focus. Tim tries. Kon’s eyes are blue again. That’s good. That’s better, at any rate, so maybe it was worth letting him hear Tim’s defense of him. Bug the expression is too much for Tim to take, because he reads the depth of emotion on Kon’s face as concern and worry for Tim.
(Doesn’t he know that Tim’s meant to be the last one to safety? That’s what a leader does - you make sure your team is safe and that you’re not needlessly risking them. That’s why a captain goes down with the ship - save everyone or die trying.)
He shrinks a bit, shoulders sloping meekly, and whispers hoarsely. ]
You heard them. They expect us to have to put some of the others down if someone gets corrupted by their powers. How is what they can do to me now worse than that will be?
[ Tim grabs Kon’s other arm and shakes him once. ]
You should’ve had these powers anyway. Your stupid powers belong on a back alley gargoyle anyway.