The phrasing very well might mean nothing- Rezo himself often phrases things in terms of ‘see’ and ‘look’- but it’s something of a straw upon the camel’s back of epiphany. Rezo is silent for several long moments, as he puts various pieces together. Little things that Esteban has said, little ways that the man has behaved, including during this very conversation.
Blindness, he knows, isn’t always visible to the sighted. But Rezo does have a visible tell in the form of his perpetually shut eyes, not to mention the staff he uses as a mobility aid, so he’s used to people working it out quickly. Or at least asking him “Why do you have your eyes closed?” Which he would think Esteban is direct enough to ask about if he didn’t realize Rezo is visually impaired.
But. Esteban is something of an airhead, to put it bluntly. Gods help them, it occurs to Rezo that it is a very real possibility that Esteban just wouldn’t have noticed.
Of course, if he’s wrong and Esteban is well aware of Rezo’s blindness, this could turn very awkward. Except it would be awkward either way, wouldn’t it? Addressing his blindness almost always turns conversations awkward. But hell, now Rezo is wondering, and if he remains silent it would probably only lead to further confusion. So how to tactfully ask…?
“Esteban,” he finally ventures, “Do you remember that I’m blind?”
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The phrasing very well might mean nothing- Rezo himself often phrases things in terms of ‘see’ and ‘look’- but it’s something of a straw upon the camel’s back of epiphany. Rezo is silent for several long moments, as he puts various pieces together. Little things that Esteban has said, little ways that the man has behaved, including during this very conversation.
Blindness, he knows, isn’t always visible to the sighted. But Rezo does have a visible tell in the form of his perpetually shut eyes, not to mention the staff he uses as a mobility aid, so he’s used to people working it out quickly. Or at least asking him “Why do you have your eyes closed?” Which he would think Esteban is direct enough to ask about if he didn’t realize Rezo is visually impaired.
But. Esteban is something of an airhead, to put it bluntly. Gods help them, it occurs to Rezo that it is a very real possibility that Esteban just wouldn’t have noticed.
Of course, if he’s wrong and Esteban is well aware of Rezo’s blindness, this could turn very awkward. Except it would be awkward either way, wouldn’t it? Addressing his blindness almost always turns conversations awkward. But hell, now Rezo is wondering, and if he remains silent it would probably only lead to further confusion. So how to tactfully ask…?
“Esteban,” he finally ventures, “Do you remember that I’m blind?”