[ The emotions he's wearing try to give her a false sense of hope and she hates that she clings to it. Because of course he wouldn't want any of that. He wouldn't want her in his life in any fashion. He's a vampire and she's the Slayer, and to him that's all they are. ]
I meant what I said before. If you want me to just... stay out of your life here, I'll do that.
[ She tenses up, shifting slightly where she stands, and it's crystal clear that she's not comfortable. She doesn't want to be saying any of this, but what choice does she really have? ]
no subject
I meant what I said before. If you want me to just... stay out of your life here, I'll do that.
[ She tenses up, shifting slightly where she stands, and it's crystal clear that she's not comfortable. She doesn't want to be saying any of this, but what choice does she really have? ]
I really do just want you to be happy.