[ He immediately agrees when Elliot clarifies that he doesn't want him to get hurt. Matt can't help chuckling softly; nobody in their right mind would think that's what Elliot of all people would want. ]
You help in other ways too, you know. You mean a lot more than magic powers, those came by chance.
[ He reaches out to put a hand over one of Elliot's to make sure he knows how important what he's saying to him is. ]
Your powers are a convenience. They make it easy but it's still your decision to do what you do. You're patching me up right now. It's not as fast this way but it's you.
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[ You caught him. Matt hangs his head then slowly nods it. ]
It's a good idea. Foggy will definitely be on board. I uh... I worry sometimes about the pressure you're put under taking care of me.
[ At least he said that much. ]
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I don't feel any pressure. [He looks up, offering a gentle smile] If anything, it makes me happy that I'm useful.
-- Erm, I mean not that I like you getting hurt but...I like that I can be of some use!
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[ He immediately agrees when Elliot clarifies that he doesn't want him to get hurt. Matt can't help chuckling softly; nobody in their right mind would think that's what Elliot of all people would want. ]
You help in other ways too, you know. You mean a lot more than magic powers, those came by chance.
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[He bites his lip a little as he continues his work]
Yeah, but it feels like I got a lot more useful when I got them.
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[ He reaches out to put a hand over one of Elliot's to make sure he knows how important what he's saying to him is. ]
Your powers are a convenience. They make it easy but it's still your decision to do what you do. You're patching me up right now. It's not as fast this way but it's you.