[Honesty has never been Nate's best quality, but he does try. Were he of more mind to examine his own shortcomings and the circumstances that led to his decision to keep Elena out of the loop regarding Sam, the Gunsway haul, and everything Shoreline, he might realise that this particular conversation is a dry-run of Things To Come.
Sadly, he is not yet that self-aware.]
I know.
[Her proximity to the edge of the building is more concerning to him now, and he does recognize that if he's going to come clean on something, it should be anything else related to Hadriel.]
Can you- can you c'mere, for a sec, it's- [Nate's mouth flashes through a quick grimace.] You're making me nervous over there.
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Sadly, he is not yet that self-aware.]
I know.
[Her proximity to the edge of the building is more concerning to him now, and he does recognize that if he's going to come clean on something, it should be anything else related to Hadriel.]
Can you- can you c'mere, for a sec, it's- [Nate's mouth flashes through a quick grimace.] You're making me nervous over there.