I want to apologize. For any discomfort I caused you. And for...
[ It's halting, but not begrudging. More like she's trying to pull the words out as if they're a blade lodged in her that has to come out before the wound can be dressed, but knowing that doesn't make it hurt any less.
She takes a breath and starts again, somewhere else. ]
Despite my desire to have this not be so, I believe... it will be some time before I am able to be present with the two of you together if I am to refrain from doing... that. And since I do not wish to ruin the potential for your being affectionately ambushed whilst working, perhaps it... would be for the best if I were to return to the library for my own.
crystal;
[ Later in the day— ]
I want to apologize. For any discomfort I caused you. And for...
[ It's halting, but not begrudging. More like she's trying to pull the words out as if they're a blade lodged in her that has to come out before the wound can be dressed, but knowing that doesn't make it hurt any less.
She takes a breath and starts again, somewhere else. ]
Despite my desire to have this not be so, I believe... it will be some time before I am able to be present with the two of you together if I am to refrain from doing... that. And since I do not wish to ruin the potential for your being affectionately ambushed whilst working, perhaps it... would be for the best if I were to return to the library for my own.