[A hush falls as confidence gives way to uncertainty. Jasper looks towards Hendrik; a man lost in misery who abandons his answer so abruptly that his voice quivers. For the first time in this conversation he loses his train of thought. Unable to stubbornly look around nor find the strength to argue.
He takes a deep breath. Conditioned over years to provide answer that are efficient and productive - and without sentiment - he finds it hard to be kind to himself.]
That is a question I should ask you, surely? Why do you ask me?
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[A hush falls as confidence gives way to uncertainty. Jasper looks towards Hendrik; a man lost in misery who abandons his answer so abruptly that his voice quivers. For the first time in this conversation he loses his train of thought. Unable to stubbornly look around nor find the strength to argue.
He takes a deep breath. Conditioned over years to provide answer that are efficient and productive - and without sentiment - he finds it hard to be kind to himself.]
That is a question I should ask you, surely? Why do you ask me?