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[acrossyourpath]

[ She's sitting up in bed wearing a unbuttoned black cardigan with only a black bra underneath, the blankets pulled up. She has sunglasses on to hide her eyes and how tired they look. ]

When I was a little girl, I told myself I'd never live in a big house. I didn't want a family, but I didn't want to be alone somewhere that echoed.

[ The bedroom

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voice; IS LJ LOADING NOW DAMNIT

[incywincyhero]

Uh ... not that I have a lot of experience being on your side of that equation, but I'm not sure forcing yourself to stop feeling angry does anyone any favors. You're just going to start resenting him, too.

[Of course it's him; Spidey's not that dense about relationships.]

[acrossyourpath]

Great, we're in agreement then.

[enigmaestro]

I suppose so.

[acrossyourpath]

At least I have a reason.

[enigmaestro]

I have reason! You're being frustrating intentionally.

[acrossyourpath]

So are you. More.

[enigmaestro]

You're betraying me when I require your assistance most.

[acrossyourpath]

If I were betraying you I would have left already.

[enigmaestro]

You've considered it. That's enough.

[acrossyourpath]

I didn't consider leaving. If that was even on the table, I would have already made my choice.

[enigmaestro]

[ -- Pause.]

Really?

[acrossyourpath]

Of course.

If I'm having doubts that means it's time to go.

[enigmaestro]

[He pauses again, contemplating.]

Oh? I suppose this comes as a relief, then.

[acrossyourpath]

For you, or me.