05-11-2025, 06:49 PM
The touch on his elbow made him flinch slightly, just enough to betray how tightly wound he was. He turned, expecting to find a handler or security, someone sent to politely but firmly redirect him back inside. Instead, it was Kristian.
Jensen blinked. The offer came with no ceremony, just a quiet question: a ride? For a moment, he hesitated. The gesture caught him off guard, soft where he'd been braced for force. He searched Kristian’s face for anything ulterior, but found only quiet concern. No pressure. No agenda. Just... kindness. There was no reason to say no. He needed to get home, and while waiting for a car would eventually solve the problem, this solved it now. With warmth, even. Still, the acceptance didn’t come easily. But after a few moments, he nodded.
“Yeah. Sure. That would be... nice. Thank you.” His voice was softer than intended, but honest.
Jensen blinked. The offer came with no ceremony, just a quiet question: a ride? For a moment, he hesitated. The gesture caught him off guard, soft where he'd been braced for force. He searched Kristian’s face for anything ulterior, but found only quiet concern. No pressure. No agenda. Just... kindness. There was no reason to say no. He needed to get home, and while waiting for a car would eventually solve the problem, this solved it now. With warmth, even. Still, the acceptance didn’t come easily. But after a few moments, he nodded.
“Yeah. Sure. That would be... nice. Thank you.” His voice was softer than intended, but honest.