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Leave a message, and I will look at it when I have time.

[ 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.