[ It's still difficult to discern how much of what feels wrong inside of him can be attributed to the poison, or to other things. This place certainly dredges up ghosts that were still so freshly buried within him — his nights plagued by fitful restlessness, his mind often fatigued and strange as a result.
But hearing this.... the severity of it... Edward takes a sombre moment to reflect, to swallow the information. He should inform Goodsir about these things, as dreadful as they may be to hear. ]
....It's quite serious, [ he voices softly, as though to solidify the fact itself. Very serious, very worrisome. (Again, he finds himself relieved to have made contact with someone who can help him through it.)
But he's glancing up at the pack the other man grasps, managing a slight smile. ]
Rarely — perhaps some years ago. [ Many of the other men on the ships had smoked from their clay pipes; it was a deeply valued source of comfort, but Edward wasn't much one for it. Back home, he might share a cigar with men during designated social events, mainly for the sake of presence. But he's nodding again, receptive to the idea, having the same thought-process as his rescuer. ]
I could probably use it now, though. Thank you.
[ Granted, he isn't so familiar with "cigarettes" just yet, eyeing the pack curiously. ]
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But hearing this.... the severity of it... Edward takes a sombre moment to reflect, to swallow the information. He should inform Goodsir about these things, as dreadful as they may be to hear. ]
....It's quite serious, [ he voices softly, as though to solidify the fact itself. Very serious, very worrisome. (Again, he finds himself relieved to have made contact with someone who can help him through it.)
But he's glancing up at the pack the other man grasps, managing a slight smile. ]
Rarely — perhaps some years ago. [ Many of the other men on the ships had smoked from their clay pipes; it was a deeply valued source of comfort, but Edward wasn't much one for it. Back home, he might share a cigar with men during designated social events, mainly for the sake of presence. But he's nodding again, receptive to the idea, having the same thought-process as his rescuer. ]
I could probably use it now, though. Thank you.
[ Granted, he isn't so familiar with "cigarettes" just yet, eyeing the pack curiously. ]