[ The only clue that Declan has caught him unawares is the tightening of his shoulders, the way they draw together and up in a defensive motion. He doesn't respond straight away, instead watches Barricaded, and then looks up towards the bar to where Ronan is. ]
Not long enough.
[ They haven't had the chance, really, to put the thing that's happening into words. Life keeps moving too fast, and they've lost too much. Part of him wants to tell Declan it's none of his business, that he can't control his brother like he wants. Part of him is trying not to make things worse. ]
I don't care if you have a problem with it. It won't change things.
[ Well, that second part is losing apparently. He doesn't necessarily consider himself someone brave, but. He wants to be there for Ronan, nothing's going to stop that. ]
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Not long enough.
[ They haven't had the chance, really, to put the thing that's happening into words. Life keeps moving too fast, and they've lost too much. Part of him wants to tell Declan it's none of his business, that he can't control his brother like he wants. Part of him is trying not to make things worse. ]
I don't care if you have a problem with it. It won't change things.
[ Well, that second part is losing apparently. He doesn't necessarily consider himself someone brave, but. He wants to be there for Ronan, nothing's going to stop that. ]