[Finally, and very slowly, he starts to push himself up onto his feet until he's standing before her. There's a subtle change in his expression, something less stonelike.]
I said if you wanted to leave because you thought I made you weak, then I would understand. If you didn't want me, then I would accept that.
However, that is not true, and we both know that. I may not feel the same kind of pity I did for you a very long time ago, but I still care! I know that's what you want from me. It's what I want to give to you.
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[Finally, and very slowly, he starts to push himself up onto his feet until he's standing before her. There's a subtle change in his expression, something less stonelike.]
I said if you wanted to leave because you thought I made you weak, then I would understand. If you didn't want me, then I would accept that.
However, that is not true, and we both know that. I may not feel the same kind of pity I did for you a very long time ago, but I still care! I know that's what you want from me. It's what I want to give to you.