[ Erik mirrors Alex's shame. The terrible way he had lied to these people, mislead them. Good people, like Alex.
Focus. ]
Alex. Listen to me. Focus on where we are.
[ He grabs Alex's hand and grips it. Alex is a good man. He's Erik's friend. Other emotions threaten around the edges, paranoia and insecurity and shame. Erik focuses on the truth that they are friends and all the warm affection that goes along with it. ]
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Focus. ]
Alex. Listen to me. Focus on where we are.
[ He grabs Alex's hand and grips it. Alex is a good man. He's Erik's friend. Other emotions threaten around the edges, paranoia and insecurity and shame. Erik focuses on the truth that they are friends and all the warm affection that goes along with it. ]
Focus on this. [ He squeezes Alex's hand. ]