[She's gotten to the point where she can see through him that easily. Is it any wonder he's catching feelings for her?
He holds her tight against him, stroking her hair with his palm.]
So are you.
I can't... promise anything. Neither can you. That's just the way this blighted place works. So I won't ask you for anything you can't give.
I can promise that I'll do whatever I can to stay safe. To stay with you, no matter what happens. And whatever you want to offer me... I'll take it. I just want to stay with you.
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[She's gotten to the point where she can see through him that easily. Is it any wonder he's catching feelings for her?
He holds her tight against him, stroking her hair with his palm.]
So are you.
I can't... promise anything. Neither can you. That's just the way this blighted place works. So I won't ask you for anything you can't give.
I can promise that I'll do whatever I can to stay safe. To stay with you, no matter what happens. And whatever you want to offer me... I'll take it. I just want to stay with you.