[An awkward pause follows. Honestly, he had barely known what to say to Tear when they spoke of what happened. Talking to Anise isn't proving any simpler.]
...I suppose I would understand if you'd rather not have me around.
[The statement is honest, yet more calculated than he'd like -- with little more purpose than to get some kind of a reaction out of her. Knowing Anise, though, this is the fastest way to get a straight answer.]
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[An awkward pause follows. Honestly, he had barely known what to say to Tear when they spoke of what happened. Talking to Anise isn't proving any simpler.]
...I suppose I would understand if you'd rather not have me around.
[The statement is honest, yet more calculated than he'd like -- with little more purpose than to get some kind of a reaction out of her. Knowing Anise, though, this is the fastest way to get a straight answer.]