It was a fine, delicate line comprised by the thinnest of threads.
The idea of sending anyone else to manage such a task? The idea that it might be mishandled somehow, that Jack might somehow be asked to endure more pain than was truly necessary? Was difficult for her.
But at the same time she understood Jack's request. And could not help but admire the strength he still had to make it. A difficult bloodletting and she could hardly stand to face anyone, much less place themselves so soundly in their hands. To ask.
She wondered if he recognized his own bravery, or would somehow call it weakness in his mind. Reinette suspected the latter but knew better.
Reinette leaned down to press a whisper-light touch to his temple.
"All right Jack," she said then. "All right."
She straightened.
"I am going, but just down the hallway. I will be gone but moments."
And it was only that. Reinette's instructions were brisk and clear and stood for no argument. Soon she returned to the darkened room and took Jack's hand once more.
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Date: 2010-03-23 03:34 am (UTC)The idea of sending anyone else to manage such a task? The idea that it might be mishandled somehow, that Jack might somehow be asked to endure more pain than was truly necessary? Was difficult for her.
But at the same time she understood Jack's request. And could not help but admire the strength he still had to make it. A difficult bloodletting and she could hardly stand to face anyone, much less place themselves so soundly in their hands. To ask.
She wondered if he recognized his own bravery, or would somehow call it weakness in his mind. Reinette suspected the latter but knew better.
Reinette leaned down to press a whisper-light touch to his temple.
"All right Jack," she said then. "All right."
She straightened.
"I am going, but just down the hallway. I will be gone but moments."
And it was only that. Reinette's instructions were brisk and clear and stood for no argument. Soon she returned to the darkened room and took Jack's hand once more.