You are making it very hard for me to not want to stab your parents, Beleth. Chin up.
[ If she does not manage it on her own in a moment, he actively reaches in to take her by the cheek and tip her face up so he might continue to look her in the eye. ]
It is not an obligation nor is it a burden to talk to you. I ought to have been more mindful of what I have noticed in you, your readiness to consider yourself second if ever shown even the hint of a thought someone's attention is worth being elsewhere. I know this feeling quite well, I know the signs, I did not consider it, I should have. Learning to control your emotions without rather questionable and painful techniques takes time and practice and you'd come through something quite unpleasant.
I wish I could say that it will not happen again but you and I both know it will likely only happen more and more often as the world continues to end. Such is life.
You do not need to apologize for anything save, perhaps, not telling me of the situation with Cade sooner. But that we have already discussed and you were summarily forgiven. Do not apologize, do not blame yourself, and do not dip your head.
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[ If she does not manage it on her own in a moment, he actively reaches in to take her by the cheek and tip her face up so he might continue to look her in the eye. ]
It is not an obligation nor is it a burden to talk to you. I ought to have been more mindful of what I have noticed in you, your readiness to consider yourself second if ever shown even the hint of a thought someone's attention is worth being elsewhere. I know this feeling quite well, I know the signs, I did not consider it, I should have. Learning to control your emotions without rather questionable and painful techniques takes time and practice and you'd come through something quite unpleasant.
I wish I could say that it will not happen again but you and I both know it will likely only happen more and more often as the world continues to end. Such is life.
You do not need to apologize for anything save, perhaps, not telling me of the situation with Cade sooner. But that we have already discussed and you were summarily forgiven. Do not apologize, do not blame yourself, and do not dip your head.