[Even simple validation is something he rarely hears and in fact he would have found a more effusive delivery alien and bizarre. If he's to be praised, he thinks he prefers it this way.
[He falls behind just a bit, just for a few seconds, but he catches up again. When he has something to focus upon, Nathan can be very determined. And right now, he's focused upon not losing his survival ticket.
[It's odd how slipping through the gate makes him feel so much safer, though he's not slowing down until Lazarus does. The place vaguely reminds him of the image that had all-but slammed into his mind just over a week prior. Only a cursory resemblance, with the iron gates, large property, more old-fashioned architecture. But it's enough to soothe his nerves.
[The orphanage had been a good place. He's sure.
[Nathan follows up the stairs as expected, saying nothing. He doesn't feel the need to speak at the moment.]
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[He falls behind just a bit, just for a few seconds, but he catches up again. When he has something to focus upon, Nathan can be very determined. And right now, he's focused upon not losing his survival ticket.
[It's odd how slipping through the gate makes him feel so much safer, though he's not slowing down until Lazarus does. The place vaguely reminds him of the image that had all-but slammed into his mind just over a week prior. Only a cursory resemblance, with the iron gates, large property, more old-fashioned architecture. But it's enough to soothe his nerves.
[The orphanage had been a good place. He's sure.
[Nathan follows up the stairs as expected, saying nothing. He doesn't feel the need to speak at the moment.]