08-09-2025, 05:35 PM
Jensen adjusted in his seat, offering Kristian a faint, reassuring smile.
“It’s no trouble at all,” he said, tone quiet and steady. “And I wouldn’t take anything for it. I’m happy to help.”
The driver’s eyes flicked to the rearview, and Jensen’s gaze shifted toward the passing streetlights on instinct. This couldn't be overheard by a stranger. As much as Jensen wanted to heal the world, one thing was true. He would be smothered to death by the world itself if his gift became public knowledge, then he couldn't help anyone.
He waited until the car slowed near his building before leaning slightly toward Kristian. “Come inside. It’ll only take a few minutes. Better than trying anything in here.”
The driver caught their eyes in the mirror again, but Jensen didn’t look back this time. Whatever pounding was drilling through Kristian’s skull, he could ease it, and there was no reason the man should keep suffering just to avoid inconveniencing him.
“It’s no trouble at all,” he said, tone quiet and steady. “And I wouldn’t take anything for it. I’m happy to help.”
The driver’s eyes flicked to the rearview, and Jensen’s gaze shifted toward the passing streetlights on instinct. This couldn't be overheard by a stranger. As much as Jensen wanted to heal the world, one thing was true. He would be smothered to death by the world itself if his gift became public knowledge, then he couldn't help anyone.
He waited until the car slowed near his building before leaning slightly toward Kristian. “Come inside. It’ll only take a few minutes. Better than trying anything in here.”
The driver caught their eyes in the mirror again, but Jensen didn’t look back this time. Whatever pounding was drilling through Kristian’s skull, he could ease it, and there was no reason the man should keep suffering just to avoid inconveniencing him.