[ yeah he's lived this scarcely before himself so he really didn't mean anything by it. he starts piling up everything worthwhile on the counter as he goes, trying to keep his easy demeanor about him. all of that shatters in an instant at her words. for some reason, it cuts deeper than he could have anticipated. the look he gives her is hurt even if he knows he can't expect anything from her now. it's enough that she let him in, isn't it? ]
What do you mean? [ he asks it even as he goes to turn the stove on and get a few pots going. he's not sure he wants the answer, but there it is anyway. ]
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What do you mean? [ he asks it even as he goes to turn the stove on and get a few pots going. he's not sure he wants the answer, but there it is anyway. ]