...It's easier for both of us, I think, if you continue to see me that way. As concepts, rather than a person.
[This whole dismantled watch is fascinating, honestly, though he's going to stop working on it for a bit. His hands are shaking a little, and it's going to be annoying to have to fix anything he accidentally breaks or misplaces, so just...give him a moment.]
Do you think I don't know how you saw me back then? You've always made your thoughts very clear, in that regard. I don't think you could have lied to me very well if you tried - you've always been very generous with your feelings, it's one of the many things about you that I've always found beautiful.
I liked the way you thought of me, mon ami. It isn't... I'm not a good enough person to live up to it. But it was good to know that you thought I could.
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[This whole dismantled watch is fascinating, honestly, though he's going to stop working on it for a bit. His hands are shaking a little, and it's going to be annoying to have to fix anything he accidentally breaks or misplaces, so just...give him a moment.]
Do you think I don't know how you saw me back then? You've always made your thoughts very clear, in that regard. I don't think you could have lied to me very well if you tried - you've always been very generous with your feelings, it's one of the many things about you that I've always found beautiful.
I liked the way you thought of me, mon ami. It isn't... I'm not a good enough person to live up to it. But it was good to know that you thought I could.