[Jeff's attempts to guide Richard were met by Richard quickening his pace. The whole idea that this was, apparently, because the man didn't know how to say no was annoying. How could a person conceivably go through like without saying no, politely or not. Even the kindest people he'd ever met knew how to tell someone to fuck off. He couldn't imagine the things this man had gotten into because of this, stupid quirk of his.
To his credit, Jeff did stop, and Richard appreciated that. He didn't need some random person pretending they were old friends every time they accidentally crossed paths.
When he offered Richard his hand and name, Richard reluctantly accepted. There was honestly no reason for him not to. Just offering a name didn't agree to a lifelong commitment, and it wasn't as if he were giving Jeff his home address or something.]
Richard Strand, and I advise you to learn to say no.
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To his credit, Jeff did stop, and Richard appreciated that. He didn't need some random person pretending they were old friends every time they accidentally crossed paths.
When he offered Richard his hand and name, Richard reluctantly accepted. There was honestly no reason for him not to. Just offering a name didn't agree to a lifelong commitment, and it wasn't as if he were giving Jeff his home address or something.]
Richard Strand, and I advise you to learn to say no.