[She shakes her head.] N-not that I don't appreciate it. It's just...
[She gives an awkward laugh, suddenly.]
You know, up until recently, I thought— [Her gaze dims a little.] ... you were always kind of elusive, you know?
I'm just— glad I'm finally getting to know you better. Even if there's bad news, even if I don't remember... [A squeeze.] I'm glad we had this time together.
[ He chuckles, though there's something weak and sad to it. ]
There's nothing "just" about you.
[ Ah... he nods. ]
I was-... [ it's clear he's struggling a bit ] ... The things I remove from people still linger, but it's only when I'm around that person. I don't feel it in its fullest, but it's... enough.
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Her face is turning a few shades darker.]
I-I... [She's at a loss for words.] I'm just me.
[She shakes her head.] N-not that I don't appreciate it. It's just...
[She gives an awkward laugh, suddenly.]
You know, up until recently, I thought— [Her gaze dims a little.] ... you were always kind of elusive, you know?
I'm just— glad I'm finally getting to know you better. Even if there's bad news, even if I don't remember... [A squeeze.] I'm glad we had this time together.
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There's nothing "just" about you.
[ Ah... he nods. ]
I was-... [ it's clear he's struggling a bit ] ... The things I remove from people still linger, but it's only when I'm around that person. I don't feel it in its fullest, but it's... enough.
[ He kisses her cheek. ]
And it was worth it, in this case.