[ It's a thought that hadn't occurred yet to Bill, though as soon as he learned about his apparent children being here, it really should have. He's already uncertain about this version of the past. Things were not like this in 1980. He knows this. But somehow, things are different here. And he's still figuring out what that means.
He needs to give Louis some kind of answer, some shred of reassurance, but he's so unsure himself. ]
I don't know, honestly. I haven't been here too long just yet, I'm still learning all the ways this place is different than how I know it should be. But I promise you, [ He stops walking, places a hand on Louis' arm to stop him as well, and looks him dead in the eyes. ] I won't let anything happen to you. Do you hear me? I may not be the father who knows you, but I'm still your father, and I won't let anyone try to harm you.
[ That point made, he lets go of Louis' arm and continues moving through the crowd towards the Leaky Cauldron. ]
Just... try to keep a low profile for now, until we get a better sense of things.
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He needs to give Louis some kind of answer, some shred of reassurance, but he's so unsure himself. ]
I don't know, honestly. I haven't been here too long just yet, I'm still learning all the ways this place is different than how I know it should be. But I promise you, [ He stops walking, places a hand on Louis' arm to stop him as well, and looks him dead in the eyes. ] I won't let anything happen to you. Do you hear me? I may not be the father who knows you, but I'm still your father, and I won't let anyone try to harm you.
[ That point made, he lets go of Louis' arm and continues moving through the crowd towards the Leaky Cauldron. ]
Just... try to keep a low profile for now, until we get a better sense of things.