But John looks sideways at him over his next bite of soup, assessing from the corner of his eye. His tone remains mild, but there's another faint undertone of tension.
"Will you be sleeping in the room, after dinner? I have seen less of you this month."
He has assumed Jack to be upset about his abandonment during the Moon Warp. Despite the man's insistence to the contrary, it still seems a reasonable explanation. John is here for the food and cloak and company, yes, but also because he has spent more than a few long nights worrying over Jack's absence. At least when Jack and Serph are crowded into bed with him, he knows they're safe.
Arthur never could have spent a night without John on watch. To let Jack go so unguarded puts him ill at ease.
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But John looks sideways at him over his next bite of soup, assessing from the corner of his eye. His tone remains mild, but there's another faint undertone of tension.
"Will you be sleeping in the room, after dinner? I have seen less of you this month."
He has assumed Jack to be upset about his abandonment during the Moon Warp. Despite the man's insistence to the contrary, it still seems a reasonable explanation. John is here for the food and cloak and company, yes, but also because he has spent more than a few long nights worrying over Jack's absence. At least when Jack and Serph are crowded into bed with him, he knows they're safe.
Arthur never could have spent a night without John on watch. To let Jack go so unguarded puts him ill at ease.