[ Siffrin ducks into their cloak, wishing that it could swallow them whole. even though Hansa has told him not to feel bad about it, the guilt only seems to gnaw at him further. ]
You don’t have to force yourself to do something like that.
[ (He’ll take it back once he sees how horrible you are, and you know it. It’s best to push him away quickly.)
the idea of a confession is something that mostly flies over Siffrin’s guess, but even they can figure it out. if only Hansa knew even half of the things that Siffrin has done… yes, then he would definitely run away.
Ah. Ouch. Oof. Here I am. Forced! Leashed, even. How will I escape this fate...
[His tone is as dry as the Sahara desert.]
Seriously, though. I wouldn't offer if I wasn't up for it. And of you aren't, I won't force you, either. It's simply an open door. You take it, or you don't. It'll stay open regardless.
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[A little tilt of the head.]
I'm always here to hear out your confessions. I might not give the best advice, if Father Delmio has to say anything about it, but. I'll be here.
[And he winks.]
[It looks like a blink.]
I can be an anchor, too.
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You don’t have to force yourself to do something like that.
[ (He’ll take it back once he sees how horrible you are, and you know it. It’s best to push him away quickly.)
the idea of a confession is something that mostly flies over Siffrin’s guess, but even they can figure it out. if only Hansa knew even half of the things that Siffrin has done… yes, then he would definitely run away.
as he should, really. ]
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[His tone is as dry as the Sahara desert.]
Seriously, though. I wouldn't offer if I wasn't up for it. And of you aren't, I won't force you, either. It's simply an open door. You take it, or you don't. It'll stay open regardless.
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Siffrin feels undeserving of it, but it seems like this guy won't be pushed away too easily.
(He'll understand soon enough, if you're forced to stay here for long enough.)
they nod. ]
I'll...uh... try.