[ Experience is serving Kim well here. He's hitting on several truths - both in what he is saying, and what he isn't saying.
The fact that he's right about some things here comes very rapidly obvious too. Especially when the man lets out that final statement. It makes Daniel's gaze dip, avoiding Kim's own, something twisting his expression to look a little more embarrassed and guilty. No, whatever happened to Daniel, it's clear from the other's reaction that it wasn't a fair fight. It's like Daniel is shrinking on the spot as he thinks back on what happened.
He doesn't reply right away too. His phone still held in his hand, but nothing being entered on it. Instead he idly rubs the knuckles of the hand that's holding the phone with his free hand, seeming to think. It's not like Daniel likes talking about any of this, but-- on the other hand, he's not really sure what kind of impression he'd be leaving behind on Kim if he were to say nothing here, and his impression of the other is, in turn, positive enough that he doesn't want to ruin his own impression, just because he feels nauseous thinking back on what happened.
Daniel breathes in, and then types again. ]
I was trying to protect the kids.
[ Another count Kim is right on, despite not even voicing that one out loud. ]
It didn't go as well as I hoped. [ A twitch at Daniel's lips, a smile that doesn't reach his eyes in the slightest - instead just looking sad as he looks over at Kim. ] Can't do anything about it now.
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The fact that he's right about some things here comes very rapidly obvious too. Especially when the man lets out that final statement. It makes Daniel's gaze dip, avoiding Kim's own, something twisting his expression to look a little more embarrassed and guilty. No, whatever happened to Daniel, it's clear from the other's reaction that it wasn't a fair fight. It's like Daniel is shrinking on the spot as he thinks back on what happened.
He doesn't reply right away too. His phone still held in his hand, but nothing being entered on it. Instead he idly rubs the knuckles of the hand that's holding the phone with his free hand, seeming to think. It's not like Daniel likes talking about any of this, but-- on the other hand, he's not really sure what kind of impression he'd be leaving behind on Kim if he were to say nothing here, and his impression of the other is, in turn, positive enough that he doesn't want to ruin his own impression, just because he feels nauseous thinking back on what happened.
Daniel breathes in, and then types again. ]
I was trying to protect the kids.
[ Another count Kim is right on, despite not even voicing that one out loud. ]
It didn't go as well as I hoped. [ A twitch at Daniel's lips, a smile that doesn't reach his eyes in the slightest - instead just looking sad as he looks over at Kim. ] Can't do anything about it now.