[ Strangely enough, Blake's not far off from fear in this scenario either. He doesn't like being put into a new place, up against new odds, asked to just accept change as it's become the new status quo.

He's so tempted to give in. Every part of him demands a different move, but his feet are firmly planted and he's good at reminding himself he needs to keep them there; there's no good use for a guy with his head up in the clouds.

John clears his throat. ]

Need some time to think. Need— need a coupla days. Sorry if that's not what you wanna hear, but—

[ He works his jaw and looks back toward the mansion just to have another point of focus. ]

It's how it's gotta be for now.