I'm sorry. I know it's not my fault, before you say anything. But still.
[It would be easiest if, in this one respect, Aeryn's sense of security wasn't tested. She needs him to be a steady force. That's what he's here for. That's what he's sorry about. That, for this period, he wasn't able to be that.]
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[He's quiet for a moment, then bows his head.]
I'm sorry. I know it's not my fault, before you say anything. But still.
[It would be easiest if, in this one respect, Aeryn's sense of security wasn't tested. She needs him to be a steady force. That's what he's here for. That's what he's sorry about. That, for this period, he wasn't able to be that.]