[ Most of that did fly over Wilson's head, but what he did understand is that Enoch is someone who cares deeply about his friends, and that is a thing he can relate to. ]
It doesn't sound to me like you're weak, Enoch. Unless I'm missing something, having feelings and caring about people isn't a weakness.
[ It can be, if exploited by less well-meaning people, but that's a specific scenario and not what Wilson is referring to. ]
I want to keep House safe too, but I can't protect him from everything.
Is it really trying, is it truly not a weakness if you fall apart before you can act?
[He used to be able to act first, cry or panic later. Norfinbury took the possibility to act away strongly enough and for long enough that this is all he has left. At least right now it feels like it.]
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It doesn't sound to me like you're weak, Enoch. Unless I'm missing something, having feelings and caring about people isn't a weakness.
[ It can be, if exploited by less well-meaning people, but that's a specific scenario and not what Wilson is referring to. ]
I want to keep House safe too, but I can't protect him from everything.
[ Or anything. But he won't be saying that. ]
What counts is that you're trying.
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[He used to be able to act first, cry or panic later. Norfinbury took the possibility to act away strongly enough and for long enough that this is all he has left. At least right now it feels like it.]