[The sight of Brian's unmasked face is - Beckett isn't ready for it. It's another, if fainter blow that adds to his mental staggering. One after another, the things he knows his friend by seem undone. But at the same time, the smile gives him something else, something new to grasp onto. This may be the most awkward conversation they'll ever have, and yet there is still some essential recognition. They still know that they are important to each other.
Beckett gives his friendship with agonising slowness, but he gives it for good. And he should be used to people changing. He should be able to see...
He manages a smile back.]
I was starting to think the same. We're in a great deal of luck.
[A pause. Awkward, yes. He might as well acknowledge that and move on.]
How much do you remember? Of - how it was with you before?
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Date: 2017-03-16 10:34 pm (UTC)Beckett gives his friendship with agonising slowness, but he gives it for good. And he should be used to people changing. He should be able to see...
He manages a smile back.]
I was starting to think the same. We're in a great deal of luck.
[A pause. Awkward, yes. He might as well acknowledge that and move on.]
How much do you remember? Of - how it was with you before?