[William, certainly, would be glad for the help-- Though only if Horatio doesn't protest it. (He's very worried Horatio will protest it.)
The huff that escapes his lips is fond.]
He said nothing of that; only that you were here. Though I admit I was too concerned about whether or not you knew about-- Kingston to keep pressing him.
[AKA he had also done his own, quieter version of panicking.
A bit more softly:] I'm sure you acted no more irrationally than any of us coming from back home did. Especially given what you were-- leaving behind.
no subject
The huff that escapes his lips is fond.]
He said nothing of that; only that you were here. Though I admit I was too concerned about whether or not you knew about-- Kingston to keep pressing him.
[AKA he had also done his own, quieter version of panicking.
A bit more softly:] I'm sure you acted no more irrationally than any of us coming from back home did. Especially given what you were-- leaving behind.