[Another evasion, then, another lie. He's not surprised, though, as it's what he'd expected. He purses his lips for a moment, glancing off to the side, noting the way she squeezes his hands, the way she talks- like he's the one who needs comfort now, like reassuring him is the priority. That in itself as well is not unusual, but that doesn't make it right.
He twines their fingers together, squeezing back. He doesn't have to pry right now, but he doesn't have to accept her entirely at her word, either.]
I'm happy to help everyone here.
[His tone is quiet and pointed, gaze focused on her, just her. Everyone here, right here, including whoever this elusive "us" might be. She can lie if she wants, if it's what she has to do, and that's okay. He can't force her, much as he'd like to understand the truth.
But he knows it, now.]
And if there's anything else... whatever it is, any time, just say it. I'll listen.
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He twines their fingers together, squeezing back. He doesn't have to pry right now, but he doesn't have to accept her entirely at her word, either.]
I'm happy to help everyone here.
[His tone is quiet and pointed, gaze focused on her, just her. Everyone here, right here, including whoever this elusive "us" might be. She can lie if she wants, if it's what she has to do, and that's okay. He can't force her, much as he'd like to understand the truth.
But he knows it, now.]
And if there's anything else... whatever it is, any time, just say it. I'll listen.