[He pulled on his shirt collar a moment trying to think of how to word it, because he didn't actually want to lie, even if the need to express denial was strong.]
I don't know! [He's now gone from his collar to his tie, fiddling with it.] I just know I want him around and maybe...
Well, one thing at a time.
[That was a complete non-answer okay? But he's trying.]
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[He pulled on his shirt collar a moment trying to think of how to word it, because he didn't actually want to lie, even if the need to express denial was strong.]
I don't know! [He's now gone from his collar to his tie, fiddling with it.] I just know I want him around and maybe...
Well, one thing at a time.
[That was a complete non-answer okay? But he's trying.]