[They're friends. And they're more than that, but Chase is weary with trying to figure out what. He's hit and passed thirty, life feels like its getting short not to be settled.
And then he's a hypocrite, because what he's turning to instead can never be anything but temporary, surely. But it's simple, and it's easy, and as much as he likes a challenge, he'll also take that easy route when it's open to him. He swallows against the grit of his teeth.]
Well I'll keep talking to you. Take your time replying if you need to. I can wait.
→ if you're offering me diamonds and rust i've already paid
And then he's a hypocrite, because what he's turning to instead can never be anything but temporary, surely. But it's simple, and it's easy, and as much as he likes a challenge, he'll also take that easy route when it's open to him. He swallows against the grit of his teeth.]
Well I'll keep talking to you. Take your time replying if you need to. I can wait.