[This would all be a lot easier if Jon wasn't a pissy little wanker all the time. But alas.
Hearing Ava describe Jon like a fledgling vampire suddenly makes a lot of sense to him. It explains why she's willing to put herself out so much for someone who seems more often than not to be a jerk to her. He thinks, perhaps, she sees much of herself in him-- someone granted strange powers and left to figure them out all alone.
Of course she wants to help. And he does too... somehow.]
Yes. Think it over.
I'm-- sorry to bring you down like this. But it's been on my mind. I won't talk about it any longer if you don't want me to.
No, I... Look, you're my friend, Hawke. Your opinion means a lot to me and I know you're telling me this because you care. I know you're not just saying this to hurt me.
[ And Hawke wants to help Jon, if he can, and that goes a long way towards making her feel like this isn't just a ploy to get her away from Jon. This is Hawke genuinely concerned. And it's been a long time since feeling like she could have that with anyone.
She pauses, checking her phone. ]
Oh. He's...texting me right now, actually. Look, I'll let you go. I'll see you later when you come home?
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Hearing Ava describe Jon like a fledgling vampire suddenly makes a lot of sense to him. It explains why she's willing to put herself out so much for someone who seems more often than not to be a jerk to her. He thinks, perhaps, she sees much of herself in him-- someone granted strange powers and left to figure them out all alone.
Of course she wants to help. And he does too... somehow.]
Yes. Think it over.
I'm-- sorry to bring you down like this. But it's been on my mind. I won't talk about it any longer if you don't want me to.
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[ And Hawke wants to help Jon, if he can, and that goes a long way towards making her feel like this isn't just a ploy to get her away from Jon. This is Hawke genuinely concerned. And it's been a long time since feeling like she could have that with anyone.
She pauses, checking her phone. ]
Oh. He's...texting me right now, actually. Look, I'll let you go. I'll see you later when you come home?