[ It's strange to hear, but then again JJ is a stranger who has very little idea of the truth. His mouth twists slightly at the words the other uses, calling himself a damsel in distress and him a hero doesn't settle right.
His head turns away as the jacket is shoved back at his own face, exasperated because he really doesn't need it. No matter how tough JJ might be acting, he's still human. ]
I'm anything but a hero. [ He's quick to reach for JJ's arm to pull him back, though as he gently pushes the jacket into his hands again. Then, more softly he says: ]
Would you believe me if I said I don't need it? [ A beat, then his hand pulls away, leaving the jacket in JJ's hands or on the floor if he doesn't take it. Then, his fingers press lightly into his trouser pockets, shoulders lifting slightly. ]
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His head turns away as the jacket is shoved back at his own face, exasperated because he really doesn't need it. No matter how tough JJ might be acting, he's still human. ]
I'm anything but a hero. [ He's quick to reach for JJ's arm to pull him back, though as he gently pushes the jacket into his hands again. Then, more softly he says: ]
Would you believe me if I said I don't need it? [ A beat, then his hand pulls away, leaving the jacket in JJ's hands or on the floor if he doesn't take it. Then, his fingers press lightly into his trouser pockets, shoulders lifting slightly. ]
There should be a way around.