11-14-2023, 09:00 PM
The anger doesn’t startle Jude into submission. He’s so peeved that he’s right on the edge of violating the protocol of manners and not staying for dinner. Also, since he doesn’t live here – and since Near has baited him into the disgraceful act of shouting – he isn’t concerned about causing a stir. He’s mindful of his words, enough that he won’t go blurting the fantastic details at top volume, but he bitterly hopes that someone will eventually relay the ruckus to Guthrie. The fantasy of revenge can warm Jude when he retreats to a safe distance.
“And how’s that my problem?!” The idiotic hobby would be forgivable if Near wasn’t on his high horse about hobbies: all his are good and everyone else’s (especially Jude’s) are bad. “I am doing something! Just because it’s not what you want to do doesn’t mean it’s nothing.”
He starts to say something else, but instead, he just lets out a frustrated “Aaaaaaggghhh!” He looks for something to throw at Near, some couch cushion or other. Then his eyes land on his own water glass, resting on the table.
He thinks about it. He remembers cutting his own hand at The Reaches, trying to give Near some undeniable proof of his story. Near’s denial seems more fantastical than anything else. Jude quiets.
Then, he reaches down, picks up his shoe, and wordlessly chucks it at Near’s chest. Absolute stupid fucking piece of shit rich boy.
“And how’s that my problem?!” The idiotic hobby would be forgivable if Near wasn’t on his high horse about hobbies: all his are good and everyone else’s (especially Jude’s) are bad. “I am doing something! Just because it’s not what you want to do doesn’t mean it’s nothing.”
He starts to say something else, but instead, he just lets out a frustrated “Aaaaaaggghhh!” He looks for something to throw at Near, some couch cushion or other. Then his eyes land on his own water glass, resting on the table.
He thinks about it. He remembers cutting his own hand at The Reaches, trying to give Near some undeniable proof of his story. Near’s denial seems more fantastical than anything else. Jude quiets.
Then, he reaches down, picks up his shoe, and wordlessly chucks it at Near’s chest. Absolute stupid fucking piece of shit rich boy.