[ she hasn't frowned much in these two weeks.... lucas, you really did it. ]
Besides that. I meant in general. Or even in specifics. Any time. I know you might not want to, or it might be something you're not used to... I don't know because you haven't said much, but is it so bad that I want to know? Is it too much for me to wish to be better friends with you?
[ she doesn't need every wall of his to be down. she just wants one. ]
He is contrite for troubling her, but contrition is probably not what she wants to deal with either, or so he assumes.]
Not in the least. I do apologize if I've made you think so... It really is no great trouble to let you know, if that's something you would like. I may not succeed every time, but I can at least promise to do my best.
[Sometimes he doesn't even recognize his own dissatisfaction, but he can try! He can sure try.]
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Don't lie to me, Lucas. Just say you won't or don't want to. I'd respect that more.
[ how much more she'd respect it is up in the air, but it's not a lie. ]
Mm-hmm. In that, you and I are the same. I don't like giving up on people.
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I'm really not displeased with you, I promise. I appreciate that people cared enough to seek him out.
[It doesn't seem like a lie, at least; his smile is just a touch apologetic. As for their collective refusal to give up on people:]
I'd like to think very few here do.
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Besides that. I meant in general. Or even in specifics. Any time. I know you might not want to, or it might be something you're not used to... I don't know because you haven't said much, but is it so bad that I want to know? Is it too much for me to wish to be better friends with you?
[ she doesn't need every wall of his to be down. she just wants one. ]
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He is contrite for troubling her, but contrition is probably not what she wants to deal with either, or so he assumes.]
Not in the least. I do apologize if I've made you think so... It really is no great trouble to let you know, if that's something you would like. I may not succeed every time, but I can at least promise to do my best.
[Sometimes he doesn't even recognize his own dissatisfaction, but he can try! He can sure try.]