[Muldoon could be facing a looming threat and still being able to eat a full meal. It takes him a second to realise that Casper needs a minute, but once he does he leans on the table and holds Casper's hand tightly in his own.]
Whatever it is, I'll be here. We'll deal with it together, good or bad.
[There's a pause before he asks,] You're really quite worried, aren't you?
I don't like not having all the data. I feel like Wu is keeping something from me, and it's making my brain itch.
I can't make good decisions if I don't have all the information. Going into something blind bothers me. But this helps. You help. You're very level headed and no-nonsense. Straight forward. It's reassuring.
Is that me, am I so intelligent. [Finally, with a squeeze of Muldoon's hand, he turns to his dinner. Otherwise he'll get fussed at, he's sure. Though he still keeps his foot against Muldoon's ankle, since his hands are busy.]
Thanks for letting me come over and bitch at you. I've been... I dunno. Stress tends to make me shut down.
[That Casper asks, whether to joke or look for reassurance, gets a smile.] It is definitely you.
[Seeing the scientist finally start eating lets Muldoon relax a little. He doesn't want to be a nag, but... He does worry that Casper doesn't take care of himself.]
That was the nicest bitching I've ever heard. But you're welcome. We all need a break sometimes. I'm happy to remind you to take yours.
[Only after Casper has made a good start on his dinner does Muldoon follow suit.]
You don't seem like the type to shut down, though.
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Whatever it is, I'll be here. We'll deal with it together, good or bad.
[There's a pause before he asks,] You're really quite worried, aren't you?
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I can't make good decisions if I don't have all the information. Going into something blind bothers me. But this helps. You help. You're very level headed and no-nonsense. Straight forward. It's reassuring.
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Not that I'm happy about not knowing so much, [he adds.] But having someone so intelligent on my side helps too.
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Thanks for letting me come over and bitch at you. I've been... I dunno. Stress tends to make me shut down.
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[Seeing the scientist finally start eating lets Muldoon relax a little. He doesn't want to be a nag, but... He does worry that Casper doesn't take care of himself.]
That was the nicest bitching I've ever heard. But you're welcome. We all need a break sometimes. I'm happy to remind you to take yours.
[Only after Casper has made a good start on his dinner does Muldoon follow suit.]
You don't seem like the type to shut down, though.