Let's pretend this conversation never happened. You are clearly uncomfortable with the subject. I must be in need of rest, too, since I am out of my wit to even suggest or consider this topic at all.
... no, it doesn't work that way. We can't just pretend it never happened.
[ a long pause, before closing her eyes and taking a deep breath of her own. ]
I think... talking about difficult things is-- important, to a long-lasting relationship, and necessary, even if we both do not want to. There are many, many things I am uncomfortable with, and I... hope it gets better. With you.
But I cannot say I am not also... exhausted, by it. So I can't complain if you would rather I go, so you can properly rest.
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[ she pauses, and sets a hand over her chest. ]
... my chest hurts, and my head hurts, and I feel... sick. Things like... after this place, and getting old... it's terrifying.
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he stands up, and sits on the edge of the bed]
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... and just takes in a shuddering breath, bowing her head again. ]
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When was the last time you purchased a memory?
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... I can-- get more soon.
1/3
he nods, staring idly at part of the room where the floor and wall meet]
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[ a long pause, before closing her eyes and taking a deep breath of her own. ]
I think... talking about difficult things is-- important, to a long-lasting relationship, and necessary, even if we both do not want to. There are many, many things I am uncomfortable with, and I... hope it gets better. With you.
But I cannot say I am not also... exhausted, by it. So I can't complain if you would rather I go, so you can properly rest.
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[ oh.
She falls silent, and bows her head with a tiny nod. ]
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But I digress.
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[ quiet, for a long moment. ]
If that's the case, then... we should... be together. Maybe not for "the future", but-- ... something... ahead of us.
I think... that's okay. Even if we don't deserve it.
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I suppose its fitting, given my own goals and your—situation.