[And it's obvious that he's already begun to say something else by the time he stops himself and thinks better of it, but there's an odd character to the way he pauses the thought — like he's only put it on hold to think about it a little longer, rather than biting it off because of a realization that came too late.
What he'd almost said was, if it bothers you, but that's stupid to start with. Giorno has seen something similar wielded by a man he doesn't hesitate to call evil. And it's the kind of thing that no person should ever be all that comfortable with, anyway.
So he tries again, searches for better words that will more gracefully fit what it is he actually means.]
I'm not going to use it to put myself above other people. I've decided that much. So you can ask me not to use it around you, and I'll respect it.
[He reaches forward, taking the cigarettes and pocketing them — and then offers the same hand again, empty and outstretched, in a gesture of greeting that's long overdue.]
When you're done here, come with me. There's someone else you should meet, if you're going to be staying.
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[And it's obvious that he's already begun to say something else by the time he stops himself and thinks better of it, but there's an odd character to the way he pauses the thought — like he's only put it on hold to think about it a little longer, rather than biting it off because of a realization that came too late.
What he'd almost said was, if it bothers you, but that's stupid to start with. Giorno has seen something similar wielded by a man he doesn't hesitate to call evil. And it's the kind of thing that no person should ever be all that comfortable with, anyway.
So he tries again, searches for better words that will more gracefully fit what it is he actually means.]
I'm not going to use it to put myself above other people. I've decided that much. So you can ask me not to use it around you, and I'll respect it.
[He reaches forward, taking the cigarettes and pocketing them — and then offers the same hand again, empty and outstretched, in a gesture of greeting that's long overdue.]
When you're done here, come with me. There's someone else you should meet, if you're going to be staying.