[ wash listens. he recognizes the care that d'artagnan is taking with his words, measured, careful, trying to make sure he expresses himself clearly, and wash is patient and attentive, that unwavering focus and attention narrowed in entirely on him. only when d'artagnan is finished speaking does he nod, moving to take a seat on the couch -- gesturing for d'artagnan to sit, too, disregarding the ropes for now. ]

And you've talked to her about it, yeah? Because if your main concern is what it might do for her, what she gets out of it, what you can help her achieve in it -- she's probably a better person to talk to than me. [ he tips his head slightly. ] But you're here.

So, if you don't mind me asking -- what did she tell you? And what about her answers wasn't enough?

[ he thinks he understands at least some of what d'artagnan's after, maybe not in its entirety. but given that the man is clearly trying earnestly, wash is resolved to do his best to listen and work with him, and hopefully they'll reach what he needs. ]