You already know Yves wouldn't blame you for not feeling the same. He never does.

[ but that's also part of the issue. what claude says makes her laugh a little, but it lacks much mirth. ]

Yeah, isn't it funny? [ it's heartbreaking. love is so important to the both of them, and yet— ] But I do understand your point. I don't know if anything will change, but... you're probably right. I don't know if I let him say his piece. He... accepted it quickly enough.

[ ... ]

I don't know if he will tell me what he really wants if I ask because he probably won't want to make me sad.