[He shouldn't so much as flinch; he knows this. Kidnapping? Their own group has dipped their toes into that more than once for those who pay enough, no questions asked. But where the others are able to draw a hard line between personal feelings and work—even if some are better than most—Jake has always struggled with it. It’s why he’d rather bow out of some jobs and let Thomas be the heavy-hitter instead. At least that guy can rely on his probably-not-great coping mechanisms to get the job done when it’s needed. Centuries in his pocket to learn how to harden the heart, even for a boss he doesn't always get along with. And that’s all that matters.
Sometimes, Jake's envious of that.
So, yeah. He frowns. He can’t help but feel empathetic.]
…A real fun time. [He echoes his own words, rueful and quiet.] You got an upgrade, though, didn’t you? Your arm.
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Sometimes, Jake's envious of that.
So, yeah. He frowns. He can’t help but feel empathetic.]
…A real fun time. [He echoes his own words, rueful and quiet.] You got an upgrade, though, didn’t you? Your arm.