[ It's right there! Don't worry about it. Xenk considers Kirk's words. He's not wrong that Szass Tam would demand he continue his studies, and stop acting so... human. Xenk shakes his head.
No, those aren't the thoughts of a child. This child just wants to play. Though he tugs at Kirk's sleeves, his eyes wide. ]
But night terrors are supposed to be scary, right? I... [ His lip quivers, looking away. Here's a truth you'll never hear Xenk admit later, Jim. ] Uncle Tam is scary.
[ He turns away from the door, staring down the long hallway. He'll never get there now. The lamps leading to that white door begin to go out, while the doorknob on the black door beside them begins to turn. ]
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No, those aren't the thoughts of a child. This child just wants to play. Though he tugs at Kirk's sleeves, his eyes wide. ]
But night terrors are supposed to be scary, right? I... [ His lip quivers, looking away. Here's a truth you'll never hear Xenk admit later, Jim. ] Uncle Tam is scary.
[ He turns away from the door, staring down the long hallway. He'll never get there now. The lamps leading to that white door begin to go out, while the doorknob on the black door beside them begins to turn. ]
I have to be strong, but he-- my parents, they...