[ Claire looks down at her drink, swirling the amber liquid for a moment, not answering. She feels stupid - it is stupid, because they are both adults and she's been in control of her own life for a very long time, now, and this is - this is ridiculous. She shouldn't have to feel compelled to say these things, when it's pointless.
It's even worse when he says things like these, like there's a fraction of a possibility. Like he doesn't want to fully close the door. ]
Sometimes I wish you were the way you were before, too.
[ Cringing, she regrets the words instantly. These truths are not helping for anyone, after all. Sighing, she shakes her head. ]
I hate it too, because this - it's useless. Things are the way they are, and I do like having you as a friend. I'm making a fool of myself.
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It's even worse when he says things like these, like there's a fraction of a possibility. Like he doesn't want to fully close the door. ]
Sometimes I wish you were the way you were before, too.
[ Cringing, she regrets the words instantly. These truths are not helping for anyone, after all. Sighing, she shakes her head. ]
I hate it too, because this - it's useless. Things are the way they are, and I do like having you as a friend. I'm making a fool of myself.