[There's a fine line to walk between condescending and concerned, and Jack is pretty sure he straddles it almost all the time, when it comes to Genji. He's still feeling him out, which is difficult when he's occasionally erratic. Half the time he doesn't know what's going to set him off, but he doesn't want to give him any leeway, either.
Still, he listens, taking in the general apathy of his tone and the reluctant edge to his voice. The pause doesn't go unnoticed, and Jack doesn't interrupt it. He's trying to think of what to say, too.]
I know this has been hard for you.
[It's sympathy he's sure Genji doesn't want, but that's not going to stop him from voicing it.]
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Still, he listens, taking in the general apathy of his tone and the reluctant edge to his voice. The pause doesn't go unnoticed, and Jack doesn't interrupt it. He's trying to think of what to say, too.]
I know this has been hard for you.
[It's sympathy he's sure Genji doesn't want, but that's not going to stop him from voicing it.]
You were lucky it didn't turn out worse.