[A strange, stilted way of telling her that she looks quite nice, actually, but he feels a strange tightening in his own chest as he tries to regain some sort of balance within himself. Their relationship has always been complicated; they have known one another for years, though how well they knew one another was in question now more than ever. His own feelings have often been conflicting, though the current reason for their being so is far more complex and delicate than ever.
Still, denial has never been a part of the equation for him, no matter their circumstances. He knows what he feels, or at least a very particular part of it, and the way he felt his own face warm upon her acceptance of the gift, upon seeing her wear it, serves as a strong reminder.]
I am... glad you like it.
[He feels that's a safe assumption to make, at this point.]
I know there is much work to be done here today. If there is anything I may aid you in, you need only say the word, but I am prepared to find another way to make myself useful, if not. I had only asked for a minute of your time.
[He knows full well that his presence may not yet be welcome, and he does not intend to push his luck. Not today.]
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[A strange, stilted way of telling her that she looks quite nice, actually, but he feels a strange tightening in his own chest as he tries to regain some sort of balance within himself. Their relationship has always been complicated; they have known one another for years, though how well they knew one another was in question now more than ever. His own feelings have often been conflicting, though the current reason for their being so is far more complex and delicate than ever.
Still, denial has never been a part of the equation for him, no matter their circumstances. He knows what he feels, or at least a very particular part of it, and the way he felt his own face warm upon her acceptance of the gift, upon seeing her wear it, serves as a strong reminder.]
I am... glad you like it.
[He feels that's a safe assumption to make, at this point.]
I know there is much work to be done here today. If there is anything I may aid you in, you need only say the word, but I am prepared to find another way to make myself useful, if not. I had only asked for a minute of your time.
[He knows full well that his presence may not yet be welcome, and he does not intend to push his luck. Not today.]