I’m not pitying you. I don’t bother with that stuff, it’s no good for anyone. It’s just … [ ngh. A nervous grumble before he reluctantly finishes. ] … it’s what I’d probably want. If I was in your position. That’s the only reason I offered.
[ Yeah. That’s the only way he can imagine tolerating the suffocating feeling of seeing someone you genuinely like go for someone else, instead. Especially if that other person isn’t particularly appealing.
… to some extent, he can’t even blame Esikko for being so pissy about this whole mess.
And to an equal extent, he has to respect that Esikko turned his offer down. That takes guts, he thinks. ]
… well, if you’re sure, then. Just don’t go snapping at me all the time about this, and I won’t rub it in your face. — I mean, I wouldn’t anyway, but … you know. You’re kind of an asshole, but you’re hardly the worst I know. Here, or back where I’m from. I think we could get along.
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[ Yeah. That’s the only way he can imagine tolerating the suffocating feeling of seeing someone you genuinely like go for someone else, instead. Especially if that other person isn’t particularly appealing.
… to some extent, he can’t even blame Esikko for being so pissy about this whole mess.
And to an equal extent, he has to respect that Esikko turned his offer down. That takes guts, he thinks. ]
… well, if you’re sure, then. Just don’t go snapping at me all the time about this, and I won’t rub it in your face. — I mean, I wouldn’t anyway, but … you know. You’re kind of an asshole, but you’re hardly the worst I know. Here, or back where I’m from. I think we could get along.