[A pause. Kim stares off into the distance, his foot tapping against the ground--not out of impatience, but more out of habit.]
Detective, it takes years, maybe decades for people to organize their thoughts in a constructive manner. It takes even longer to exert a level of control over them to wipe away all the unnecessary chatter.
[He's sharing the barest amount of information to Harry in an attempt to assuage his concerns. Treat it well.]
It's easy to think one's self at the center of attention of whatever occurred. But, think about it--how many thoughts from other people did you also overhear?
[He's trying not to be callous. He genuinely doesn't understand Harry's own struggles.]
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Detective, it takes years, maybe decades for people to organize their thoughts in a constructive manner. It takes even longer to exert a level of control over them to wipe away all the unnecessary chatter.
[He's sharing the barest amount of information to Harry in an attempt to assuage his concerns. Treat it well.]
It's easy to think one's self at the center of attention of whatever occurred. But, think about it--how many thoughts from other people did you also overhear?
[He's trying not to be callous. He genuinely doesn't understand Harry's own struggles.]