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[ Over his shoulder ]

Letting someone give a shit about you isn't childish.

[ He does return some minutes later with food and water and tea and drugs if she doesn't literally lock him out tho ]

[ fortunately she does not, but she also hasn't moved at all, still seated with her hands folded in her lap.

She does look a little confused when he comes back. She stays quiet, though. ]

[ Places the tray next to her on the bed -- some leftovers, reheated. Tea to her exact specifications. A glass of water.

Then he slouches back against the doorframe again, a drink of his own in hand. It smells more medicinal than like tea, though. ]

I have a question about something you said the other night.

[ she just stares at it for a moment before taking the glass of water. She doesn't drink it though, just holding it. ]

... Yes?

You said I told you I don't love you.

What were you talking about?

You implied you had no lingering feelings after we separated when I asked you and Brocade when we were drinking. I took that to mean you had no romantic feelings for me at all any longer. I had no reason to think otherwise.

Edited 2025-02-09 03:06 (UTC)

[ Opens his mouth to say something--

Reconsiders, given the entire context surrounding this situation. ]

Well... an absence of romantic feelings doesn't mean an absence of love. In general.

[ Somewhat bitterly, but it's just with a tired edge: ]

Yes. Now I know.

Sorry. That wasn't a jab.

I just don't want you to still think it's true.

... I don't.

I am sorry. No matter if you don't believe me or not.

[ Sips his drink. Watches her ]

Are you angry?

[ she's just sitting there, holding the water. ]

No. ... Only with myself. Why should I be angry with anyone else?

[ Mildly ]

Because I ignored your wishes, stole your identity, and went behind your back?

... Well, I do lament not knowing about that blessing before now, but I'm not angry.

[ girl ]

... That's all?

Mostly, yes. If it was anyone but Shura, I think I would be more sore about it. But, well...

[ stares at the water for a moment. ]

Perhaps you'd be pleased to know that Shura made it clear he had no affection for me during our marriage. So-- I suppose I understand... in some respects. Being angry with you for caring would be a bit silly of me.

[ STARES AT HER ]

I thought you and he were back together?

... I've said multiple times that we aren't. Please get it through your thick skull and stop calling me an idiot until you do.

But he acted like...

Ugh. Nevermind.

We kept in regular contact even before the boat. I did not stop doing that even here.

But outside of performance punishments, we've had no romantic interactions. We were not dating. We certainly weren't getting married again.

... I thought at least we were friends but it seems I'm often wrong these days. However he acted with you, I don't expect you fooledhim for very long.

He asked to fuck in order to make me sweat, is what you're saying.

Yes, most likely. Considering he's had no interest even when I've offered...

Edited 2025-02-10 02:01 (UTC)

I'm getting mixed messages here.

From performance effects. I didn't mind indulging them with those I cared for, but he never wanted to.

Ohhh... yeah that makes sense.

Still, I don't think he's as indifferent to you as you think.

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