[ There's just a touch of dry humor in that; Magnus must have been pretty sure that they would be brought back, if he would get all of them killed just to save a bit of time. He wonders what that must be like - even if Taako doesn't know what dying here might do to him, he must have a different relationship with death and the idea of dying, by necessary consequence of all that. ]
It's not stupid to miss him.
[ Cisco reaches back for Taako's knee, finds it and leaves his hand there for a moment, a nonverbal reassurance. ]
You're a lot stronger than I am. If Caitlin or Barry showed up and couldn't remember me, I think I'd cave and give them the stuff. Even though it would mean Caitlin remembering Ronnie dying, or Barry remembering... remembering all the shit with Dr. Wells.
[ There is some hesitation, before Cisco says the name, but he keeps it mostly together. Which is some progress, even if it's only temporary. ]
He did a number on me, and Eddie too, but Barry had it the worst.
[ Cisco could explain further, maybe even should, but he doesn't feel like detailing any more awfulness right now. Taako gets the general idea. ]
Anyway, that's not- my point is... you got a lotta self-restraint.
[ More quietly, clearly not just talking about Magnus anymore, Cisco says: ]
no subject
[ There's just a touch of dry humor in that; Magnus must have been pretty sure that they would be brought back, if he would get all of them killed just to save a bit of time. He wonders what that must be like - even if Taako doesn't know what dying here might do to him, he must have a different relationship with death and the idea of dying, by necessary consequence of all that. ]
It's not stupid to miss him.
[ Cisco reaches back for Taako's knee, finds it and leaves his hand there for a moment, a nonverbal reassurance. ]
You're a lot stronger than I am. If Caitlin or Barry showed up and couldn't remember me, I think I'd cave and give them the stuff. Even though it would mean Caitlin remembering Ronnie dying, or Barry remembering... remembering all the shit with Dr. Wells.
[ There is some hesitation, before Cisco says the name, but he keeps it mostly together. Which is some progress, even if it's only temporary. ]
He did a number on me, and Eddie too, but Barry had it the worst.
[ Cisco could explain further, maybe even should, but he doesn't feel like detailing any more awfulness right now. Taako gets the general idea. ]
Anyway, that's not- my point is... you got a lotta self-restraint.
[ More quietly, clearly not just talking about Magnus anymore, Cisco says: ]
You're a good friend.