[Erik grabbed Charles' shoulder, and guided him out of the bathroom, into the lobby itself so he could sit Charles down on one of the sofas. He pulled a chair over to sit across from him.]
It must be this place, [he said carefully, keeping eye contact. Charles panicking wouldn't help, and keeping him grounded would help.] It's going to be all right.
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It must be this place, [he said carefully, keeping eye contact. Charles panicking wouldn't help, and keeping him grounded would help.] It's going to be all right.