[Jayce doesn't keep going just yet. All that happens for a few seconds is a long inhale and a shaky exhale.]
This is the part where... I'd understand if you don't want to speak with me again.
Pressure's building up. There had been a theft of my research and gemstone- that thing I had told you about, harnesses magical energy? We know the thief- Jinx. She works for Silco. No one seems to want to take action against who we know is responsible, who dodged investigation for years because of that same enforcer corruption. They want a peaceful negotiation, and I... I'm tired of the back and forth. Of no solutions working. So I'm convinced to lead an illegal strike on Silco's factories, and... I made a weapon. I used it. I lost control of myself.
[Another pause. He feels the acid rise up in his throat. It still doesn't get easier to talk about.]
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This is the part where... I'd understand if you don't want to speak with me again.
Pressure's building up. There had been a theft of my research and gemstone- that thing I had told you about, harnesses magical energy? We know the thief- Jinx. She works for Silco. No one seems to want to take action against who we know is responsible, who dodged investigation for years because of that same enforcer corruption. They want a peaceful negotiation, and I... I'm tired of the back and forth. Of no solutions working. So I'm convinced to lead an illegal strike on Silco's factories, and... I made a weapon. I used it. I lost control of myself.
[Another pause. He feels the acid rise up in his throat. It still doesn't get easier to talk about.]
He looked around your age.