Ah... [Crossing his arms over his middle again so he's mirroring her mirroring him.] No, I was only thinking. It just sounds like such a complicated, difficult situation.
[JUST THROW THE WHOLE MAN OUT THE WINDOW. He will gently hold her hand and start to lead her out of the mirror of mazes, though.]
I was only teasing. [Was he, though.] I understand that you care and I appreciate that you do, but really, it's nothing worth speaking on. Why don't we focus on finding our way out before we're made to see anything else?
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[ she hasn't accomplished it yet. yet is the operative term because she's confident she'll be returned.
or that with time, she can. she watches his arms, unsure what's causing this reaction but noting it. ]
But even if I can't, there are others outside who will be able to. I don't want it to come to that, though.
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[Considering she'd been trying to keep it from spilling outside in the first place.]
Then you intend to return once the trials are over so that you can defeat her? Will you be able to avoid your death...?
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[ she flashes a victory sign. she continues to have the confidence. ]
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His arms drop away from his middle again at that, perhaps looking like whatever momentary discomfort has passed.]
Then I'll pray for a swift success, and as little loss of life as possible.
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[ ... ]
Lucas, was there something I said that made you uncomfortable?
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What do you mean?
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That.
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she's known him long enough that she thinks that's not true. ]
That might be part of it. I don't think that's all of it.
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There really isn't anything I'd be uncomfortable about, though.
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You don't have to lie to me. Just say it's not something you want to address.
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...It really isn't discomfort... [It is insanity.] But I would also rather not discuss it.
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[ she isn't that polite. ]
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I was just reminded of something. I suppose it's more upsetting than discomforting.
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Am I upsetting you somehow?
[ that's not impossible or unheard of. ]
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It isn't you. I apologize if I've made it seem like it is.
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It isn't me, but it is something about me. Isn't it?
[ they've mostly been talking about her the past few minutes. ]
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May we not discuss this further?
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You're going to make me sad, Lucas.
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Weren't you the one who said that I could simply say this is something I don't wish to address?
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I did. I wanted to hear a truth from you instead of a lie or a deflection. I didn't say I'd accept it without saying anything back.
[ she didn't say she'd respect his wish. ]
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I suppose that's the case. I ought to be more cautious with you.
[But he will hold out a hand! And not answer.]
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Please don't. I'd be happier if you weren't. If I didn't care, I wouldn't have said anything, Lucas. Should I make myself clearer?
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I was only teasing. [Was he, though.] I understand that you care and I appreciate that you do, but really, it's nothing worth speaking on. Why don't we focus on finding our way out before we're made to see anything else?
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You're frustrating, dear Lucas. I can see you rebuilding your walls.
[ she sighs softly and lets herself be led out. she won't resist. ]
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