Having to rely on any substance to main functionality? You're addict, no matter the reason. That's how Amory sees it, that's how he sees himself.
"I can't stand his accent," he replies, flatly.
It all boils down to shame. If you're going to paint yourself pathetic, best do it with a stranger, and Robert Chase isn't a stranger. In moments of desperation Amory has made the call, asked for help even when it meant feeling sick to his stomach. A different, pervasive kind of sick that comes from exposing yourself as weak and pathetic. Pitiable, even.
But House is inconsequential enough.
"I'll owe you." he pauses, "I'll make you a trade for it."
an empty face and empty bones;
"I can't stand his accent," he replies, flatly.
It all boils down to shame. If you're going to paint yourself pathetic, best do it with a stranger, and Robert Chase isn't a stranger. In moments of desperation Amory has made the call, asked for help even when it meant feeling sick to his stomach. A different, pervasive kind of sick that comes from exposing yourself as weak and pathetic. Pitiable, even.
But House is inconsequential enough.
"I'll owe you." he pauses, "I'll make you a trade for it."