That worked. He feels like his stomach's climbed its way into his throat as a result, but that worked, so it almost cancels out.]
Since you already suggested it, Archie, I think the lieutenant's quarters will do just fine. I'm on my way.
[It's ridiculous, this fluttering nervousness he's suddenly feeling. They're all on the same ship, for God's sake — he's not been far from the lieutenant's quarters this entire time, and Horatio could just be right around the corner.
But something about the closing in of proximity has triggered this response in him. He said it himself: context. Approaching either of them before came as naturally as breathing, but now, in light of this conversation...
William has to remind himself to breathe as he places one foot in front of the other.]
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That worked. He feels like his stomach's climbed its way into his throat as a result, but that worked, so it almost cancels out.]
Since you already suggested it, Archie, I think the lieutenant's quarters will do just fine. I'm on my way.
[It's ridiculous, this fluttering nervousness he's suddenly feeling. They're all on the same ship, for God's sake — he's not been far from the lieutenant's quarters this entire time, and Horatio could just be right around the corner.
But something about the closing in of proximity has triggered this response in him. He said it himself: context. Approaching either of them before came as naturally as breathing, but now, in light of this conversation...
William has to remind himself to breathe as he places one foot in front of the other.]