Wanted to help? [ He knocks back the last bit of alcohol, all the while wishing there were more to the glass. If he wasn't such a failure at being what he is, by now would he would have figured out a way to convert air to wine. Or vodka. ] I just needed some air, been in this City too long.
[He has his moments but Frankie's not a self-sacrifice junkie; he's interested in trying to help, not eager to bleed. If Amory's not willing, he's not going to press the issue.
And what about blood? [ He perches his elbows on the bar ledge, leaning forward. ] You're going to have to give me more than a clue, Frankie. Direct, not circuitous.
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[ In other words, ' I'm fine. ']
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[He has his moments but Frankie's not a self-sacrifice junkie; he's interested in trying to help, not eager to bleed. If Amory's not willing, he's not going to press the issue.
He relaxes a little, finishes off his own soda.]
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[ He adds raised eyebrows for emphasis. ]
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You're not smart enough to help me, Frankie.
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Yours is fucked up. Not infected, but kinda seems like it. Maybe close enough for the cure to help.