[ he'll just reach over to give her hand a little squeeze, gentle in his touch ]
I'm glad you're okay.
But if there's a moment where you're not okay... I'm here if you ever want to talk about it. It's a lot to keep to yourself... At least, that's how I feel.
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It really is the best, isn't it? Honestly... I can't help but feel the same.
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That's truly amazing. I'm glad you liked your job. It's an important one.
Though I guess there's nothing stopping you from doing that here, too! If you wanted.
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[ herself included.......... ]
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[ like he genuinely and totally forgot while getting swept up in the moment.... the love blinders....
but he frowns in thought again ]
... are you okay? I know we just sat down to eat but... it's a lot to take in.
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It's fine—I'm okay.
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he offers to reach his hand out, palm up? ]
Can I take your hand? Just for a second.
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I'm glad you're okay.
But if there's a moment where you're not okay... I'm here if you ever want to talk about it. It's a lot to keep to yourself... At least, that's how I feel.
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Yes... I'm sorry. I guess I just don't know what to think yet—it... is a lot.
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[ a matching gentle smile ]
It's okay. I get it. I really don't mean to make you talk—just wanted to let you know you don't have to carry it alone.
Whatever 'it' is.
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It's more like... I'm not really sure how to put anything into words right now. But thank you.
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[ well, at least he thinks he does. he'll let her hand go free then, resting his on the table top ]
Anytime though. We'll just take things that come at us one at a time.
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[ looks thoughtful ]
I don't do many investigative jobs, but the ones that I've been on normally take some time to uncover all the information...
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So I know it's easier said than done... but we can just keep trying. And if I find anything out, I'll let you know!
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[ he'll give her a high five! ]
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I'll do my best!