[ wash feels at least a little badly, even if he's a very controlled liar who knows how not to let that show -- for all of his conflicts and his very genuine desires to hurt, pietro had come to him for something very, very precise. to let go. to forget. he does want to be able to provide that. ]

You're figuring it out. Just takes some time. [ after he fixes his jeans, he retrieves his knife -- instinct, habit. letting it twirl in his hand. he stays on the bed, keeping a quiet eye on pietro out of the corner of his eye but not watching him directly, turning his attention to the window instead, giving him space and time. ] I'm trying to make that easier for you, but maybe you prefer things the harder way. I've known people like that.

[ a surprising number, honestly. ]