"I think Jett's probably too smart," House said. Then looked at Hex. “He’s not maniacal,” he said finally. “He thinks he’s helping. That’s what makes him terrifying. Maniacs are easy to spot. Caleb’s polite. Soothing. He’s the guy who holds your hand and tells you it’s okay to let go.”
House tapped the pen in his hand against his leg.
“He doesn’t want to kill people. He wants to be needed." Pause. "Play him like he’s the calmest man in the room. And make the audience realize too late that he’s the one setting the fire.”
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Date: 2025-05-25 01:56 am (UTC)House tapped the pen in his hand against his leg.
“He doesn’t want to kill people. He wants to be needed." Pause. "Play him like he’s the calmest man in the room. And make the audience realize too late that he’s the one setting the fire.”