[Lifts her head up and reaches up to pull on both of his cheeks for a brief moment.]
...I'm happy you felt like you could come talk to me about something so important to you. So please... don't worry about me. I want you to be happy. And I'll help you however I can. There's nothing for you to feel sorry for. So don't...
[Relaxes her fingers and cradles his cheeks for a moment.]
That's... I'm sorry. I didn't want to bring it up because I knew that would only make things more difficult for you.
[She takes a deep breath and looks at him.]
What happened back then... wasn't your fault. And my feelings aren't your burden to bear. Rather than apologize... focus on your own happiness. I'd like that a lot more.
Re: Day 21
[STARES STRAIGHT INTO HER TEA.]
Besides, I-- don't have anyone like that. So it's not something I... really have to worry about.
Re: Day 21
This was cruel of me. I'm sorry.
Re: Day 21
[Lifts her head up and reaches up to pull on both of his cheeks for a brief moment.]
...I'm happy you felt like you could come talk to me about something so important to you. So please... don't worry about me. I want you to be happy. And I'll help you however I can. There's nothing for you to feel sorry for. So don't...
Re: Day 21
Of course I worry about you. I wouldn't have come to you if you weren't very important to me and someone I trust.
But I didn't give it enough thought, given our... relations. How it might be, to ask this of you.
Re: Day 21
That's... I'm sorry. I didn't want to bring it up because I knew that would only make things more difficult for you.
[She takes a deep breath and looks at him.]
What happened back then... wasn't your fault. And my feelings aren't your burden to bear. Rather than apologize... focus on your own happiness. I'd like that a lot more.
Re: Day 21
...It isn't fair, how much I care for you. Especially not with the current situation.
Re: Day 21
[blinks. there's a small flash of surprise on her face. that almost sounds like... hmm! best not to make assumptions though. whatever care it is--]
Just knowing that... that's more than enough for me. I don't want to make things more difficult for you.
Re: Day 21
[reaches out... to reel her into a hug.]
Re: Day 21
...and you can always come talk to me, no matter what it's about. My door is always open. Don't forget it.
Re: Day 21
...I won't forget. Thank you for your kindness, Celes.