[ It's nothing personal, though that assurance does nothing to take the edge off Joel's demeanor. He drops his arm, but his hand clenches and unclenches at his side, empty but not at ease. ]
I can handle that myself. [ Beyond some directions, he's clearly not eager to accept any help. But that might have more to do with him than how rattled he is by - this.
He shrugs, shaking his head. ]
Some. Just blurs, though. [ Carnival lights and the sound of screaming - but that could be any memory over the past month here. It doesn't mean anything. ]
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I can handle that myself. [ Beyond some directions, he's clearly not eager to accept any help. But that might have more to do with him than how rattled he is by - this.
He shrugs, shaking his head. ]
Some. Just blurs, though. [ Carnival lights and the sound of screaming - but that could be any memory over the past month here. It doesn't mean anything. ]