[ He relaxes, very slightly; the easing of tension would be imperceptible if they weren't pressed together, body to body. But it is a relief, being spared pity. No you poor thing, no why would you ever want to - just a warm sort of pragmatism. It's exactly the right way to play it to avoid scaring Byerly off. ]
Those were my young, self-indulgent days. The desire for that sort of drama has passed. Don't worry. [ Loftily: ] The unidirectional flow of time is largely a curse, but I still thank God for it, because I shall never have to be a teenager again.
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[ He relaxes, very slightly; the easing of tension would be imperceptible if they weren't pressed together, body to body. But it is a relief, being spared pity. No you poor thing, no why would you ever want to - just a warm sort of pragmatism. It's exactly the right way to play it to avoid scaring Byerly off. ]
Those were my young, self-indulgent days. The desire for that sort of drama has passed. Don't worry. [ Loftily: ] The unidirectional flow of time is largely a curse, but I still thank God for it, because I shall never have to be a teenager again.