[ It wasn't often that he would find himself with such regret for his past choices, normally too adamant about silently following through with the consequences to dwell on what had or hadn't happened.
This one time, it was different, maybe because it struck him on a way more personal level than ever before. He almost caught himself wondering what it was exactly that she expected to hear, but these thoughts fade as if in line with her request.
It's just that his mind draws a blank when there's only his own response to consider, and biting his lower lip, all the boy replies with is a weak nod. Whatever implication there might have been, it had been completely lost on him. ]
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This one time, it was different, maybe because it struck him on a way more personal level than ever before. He almost caught himself wondering what it was exactly that she expected to hear, but these thoughts fade as if in line with her request.
It's just that his mind draws a blank when there's only his own response to consider, and biting his lower lip, all the boy replies with is a weak nod. Whatever implication there might have been, it had been completely lost on him. ]