[ His smile fades somewhat. Honesty whenever possible, it's always the best policy. White lies can be told to spare feelings, but in the things that really matter, honesty is best. It's exactly what he'd counseled to Jack, even using this very scenario.
Then he thinks of Sonya, the good friend who doesn't want to let herself be more. He'd told her that he'd wait for her decision, that he wasn't in danger of dating anyone else in the meantime — and that's still true. Isn't it? Regardless of what he feels, it isn't as if anything would actually come of this. He'd missed his chance long ago.
Right?
Finally he lets out a breath and drops his hand from Koltira's cheek, to rest lightly against the plate of his chest instead. ]
Remember when I first showed up? Well, the second time.
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Then he thinks of Sonya, the good friend who doesn't want to let herself be more. He'd told her that he'd wait for her decision, that he wasn't in danger of dating anyone else in the meantime — and that's still true. Isn't it? Regardless of what he feels, it isn't as if anything would actually come of this. He'd missed his chance long ago.
Right?
Finally he lets out a breath and drops his hand from Koltira's cheek, to rest lightly against the plate of his chest instead. ]
Remember when I first showed up? Well, the second time.