Sixteenth. He makes sure France is with him every step of the way when h crosses the lobby, a polite nod to the receptionist when they walk past her. The elevator is on the eleventh floor when Cooper presses the button and he takes the time waiting for it to study the other man more thoroughly.
He takes in the messy state and red eyes, but those are things he would have seen even without looking. He's looking for a trace of evil. He knows it won't be there but he still feels better when he's confirmed it for himself.
He's seen people destroyed by it. He's seen people touched by it, but this isn't evil, not the kind he had back home. It's a comfort he'll gladly take.
He puts a hand on France's shoulder. Considers asking him how he feels now, but decides to remain silent as he watches the numbers on the display above the elevator count down.
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He takes in the messy state and red eyes, but those are things he would have seen even without looking. He's looking for a trace of evil. He knows it won't be there but he still feels better when he's confirmed it for himself.
He's seen people destroyed by it. He's seen people touched by it, but this isn't evil, not the kind he had back home. It's a comfort he'll gladly take.
He puts a hand on France's shoulder. Considers asking him how he feels now, but decides to remain silent as he watches the numbers on the display above the elevator count down.