[ Genji's brows raise slightly at that. He's not surprised, given how observant and clearly intelligent Cisco is. ] You aren't wrong. Overwatch saved my life and I am close friends with the doctor who primarily oversaw my 'rehabilitation' but... [ He looks up, then down, and winces at a particular memory of being hit with The Doomfist. ] When I was no longer needed in dismantling my family's empire, I left.
[ And it's almost funny, how one can envy another person's perspective and experiences. He chuckles again, a raspy one. ] One doesn't need physical strength and a weapon to fight someone. I may be strong, yes, but it was a life that was chosen for me. I was put in training since the moment I could walk. [ He shrugs his shoulders. ] I am always amazed by people who are much smarter than I am, able to save lives in different ways. [ The 'like you' isn't said, but implied.
Genji notices his sudden change in body language, understanding all too well what that might be implying. He leans forward in a mirror of what he'd done for him a moment ago, and puts a hand on Cisco's shoulder. His voice is quieter. ]
Why don't you take a deep breath, all the way from the bottom of your lungs? Exhale it slowly and count to ten.
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[ Genji's brows raise slightly at that. He's not surprised, given how observant and clearly intelligent Cisco is. ] You aren't wrong. Overwatch saved my life and I am close friends with the doctor who primarily oversaw my 'rehabilitation' but... [ He looks up, then down, and winces at a particular memory of being hit with The Doomfist. ] When I was no longer needed in dismantling my family's empire, I left.
[ And it's almost funny, how one can envy another person's perspective and experiences. He chuckles again, a raspy one. ] One doesn't need physical strength and a weapon to fight someone. I may be strong, yes, but it was a life that was chosen for me. I was put in training since the moment I could walk. [ He shrugs his shoulders. ] I am always amazed by people who are much smarter than I am, able to save lives in different ways. [ The 'like you' isn't said, but implied.
Genji notices his sudden change in body language, understanding all too well what that might be implying. He leans forward in a mirror of what he'd done for him a moment ago, and puts a hand on Cisco's shoulder. His voice is quieter. ]
Why don't you take a deep breath, all the way from the bottom of your lungs? Exhale it slowly and count to ten.