I haven't encountered too much in the way of unpleasantness, beyond the times I've... er, had to avail on others for their assistance in some fashion...
Would you like to ask me, then? I wouldn't lie to you.
[ it's become part of their ritual, hasn't it, to ignore and talk past the things they've had to do with each other under duress? it always seemed like the best course of action, if only to spare sensibilities. but perhaps that isn't the wisest course of action, if all that's being left unsaid can so easily be misinterpreted as something bad. ]
I think of you as a very dear person to me, Miss Hamel. You are beautiful inside and out. If I were more selfish, I would even call you a friend.
I think what happened was unfortunate, but not because of what we did, but that it had to happen in the way it did. You suffered something you couldn't control because you went out of your way to help me. Helping you in return was the least I could do, and I don't regret it.
And I know if you ever needed help again, in any way, I wouldn't hesitate to do what I can.
You have only ever been kind and patient and helpful, Miss Hamel. I doubt there is anything you could do that would make you an inconvenience in my eyes.
And I feel the same. I don't consider helping you as going out of my way... at some point, my Mania would have acted up, and it might not have been you who was nearby. I was very fortunate.
But I have to admit, I'm not certain why you would think calling me a friend would be selfish.
I'm... glad you can look to me as someone safe you can rely on.
[ though perhaps conflicted is the better word. ]
Mine is not a life too dangerous for keeping precious things, Miss Hamel. Admittedly, the circumstances here are a little different, but I haven't done nearly enough to earn a friend as kind as you.
I don't know the circumstances that would have you feeling this way, and I won't press for it if makes you uncomfortable... but if you would ever like to talk about it, please know you will always have my ear.
[ as promised, marco is there and waiting for her. there is wind, somehow, despite still technically being within the hotel. he imagines it's magic, much like the vale and gardens invoke a feeling of being "outside," and like everything else about this place he doesn't trust it.
still, he has found a bench they can sit on, in case she doesn't have a specific place in mind already. he stands when she approaches, ready to receive her. ]
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Yes, I am speaking from personal experience... But it was more awkward than anything else, don't worry.
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[ Hamel, he just said it was "awkward", not that it tested the limits of his inner strength-- ]
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Thank you, Miss Hamel, but I'm alright. I'm sure it could have been worse.
[ anyway. ]
Have you been well?
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I'm sorry to hear you've had to find yourself in such situations.
But I'm sure it hasn't been any inconvenience.
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I haven't really been able to bring myself to ask... but I'm not entirely sure I can believe that.
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Would you like to ask me, then? I wouldn't lie to you.
[ it's become part of their ritual, hasn't it, to ignore and talk past the things they've had to do with each other under duress? it always seemed like the best course of action, if only to spare sensibilities. but perhaps that isn't the wisest course of action, if all that's being left unsaid can so easily be misinterpreted as something bad. ]
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You would truthfully tell me the entirety of your thoughts about it?
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choose your words very carefully, marco. ]
I'll answer truthfully whatever you wish to know.
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[ Sorry, Marco. ]
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I think of you as a very dear person to me, Miss Hamel. You are beautiful inside and out. If I were more selfish, I would even call you a friend.
I think what happened was unfortunate, but not because of what we did, but that it had to happen in the way it did. You suffered something you couldn't control because you went out of your way to help me. Helping you in return was the least I could do, and I don't regret it.
And I know if you ever needed help again, in any way, I wouldn't hesitate to do what I can.
You have only ever been kind and patient and helpful, Miss Hamel. I doubt there is anything you could do that would make you an inconvenience in my eyes.
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And I feel the same. I don't consider helping you as going out of my way... at some point, my Mania would have acted up, and it might not have been you who was nearby. I was very fortunate.
But I have to admit, I'm not certain why you would think calling me a friend would be selfish.
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[ though perhaps conflicted is the better word. ]
Mine is not a life too dangerous for keeping precious things, Miss Hamel. Admittedly, the circumstances here are a little different, but I haven't done nearly enough to earn a friend as kind as you.
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I don't know the circumstances that would have you feeling this way, and I won't press for it if makes you uncomfortable... but if you would ever like to talk about it, please know you will always have my ear.
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It's likely something that should be discussed in a more familiar manner.
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Now?
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[ It's never really fine. ]
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still, he has found a bench they can sit on, in case she doesn't have a specific place in mind already. he stands when she approaches, ready to receive her. ]
Miss Hamel. Hello.
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